Mediterranean Halloumi and Veggies
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🥦 Chapter 5: Vegetarian

Mediterranean Halloumi and Veggies

“Halloumi develops a golden, savory crust without melting. Paired with blistered vegetables, it's a vegetarian dream.”

1Ingredients

8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½-inch thick slabs
1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tsp dried oregano
½ lemon, juiced
Salt and black pepper
Fresh mint or basil for garnish

2Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add halloumi slices in a single layer.

2

Sear the cheese 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and crusty. Remove to a plate.

3

In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.

4

Season vegetables with oregano, salt, and pepper. Sauté 6–8 minutes until zucchini is tender and tomatoes begin to burst.

5

Remove skillet from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the vegetables.

6

Nestle seared halloumi back into the pan with the vegetables, garnish with fresh mint or basil, and serve immediately.

Pro Tip

Halloumi is naturally very salty, so be cautious when adding additional salt to the vegetables in the pan.

At a Glance

10 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
4
Serves

Tags

Mediterraneanvegetariangluten-free