Description
This Mediterranean Halloumi Veggie Bake is a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian dish that combines roasted vegetables with crispy halloumi cheese. Perfect for a simple yet impressive meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine zucchini, bell peppers, onion, cherry tomatoes, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast vegetables: Spread the vegetables on a baking dish and roast for 20 minutes.
- Add halloumi: Place halloumi slices on top of the vegetables and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with couscous, quinoa, or crusty bread.
- Enhance the flavors with balsamic glaze or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
