Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with Greek Halloumi Bowls with Tzatziki. This delicious bowl features crispy halloumi cheese paired with fresh, colorful vegetables and a creamy tzatziki sauce, making it an ideal option for lunch or dinner. Packed with nutritious ingredients like quinoa or rice, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers, these bowls are not only satisfying but also quick to prepare in just 30 minutes. Perfect for meal prep or serving at gatherings, this dish offers versatility to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the bold flavors and make this recipe a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7 oz) halloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa (white or brown)
- 1 medium Persian cucumber, sliced
- 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 10 kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta (optional)
- A few red onion slices (optional; soak in water to soften)
- 1 cup tzatziki (store-bought or homemade)
- 115g (4 oz) Greek yogurt (for homemade tzatziki)
- 1 small cucumber, grated and squeezed (for homemade tzatziki)
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated (for homemade tzatziki)
- Squeeze of lemon juice (for homemade tzatziki)
- Pinch of salt and dried dill (for homemade tzatziki)
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano in a mixing bowl.
- Slice halloumi and marinate in half of the dressing for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare vegetables by slicing cucumber and halving tomatoes.
- Optionally, make homemade tzatziki by combining grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and dill with Greek yogurt.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear halloumi until golden brown on both sides.
- Assemble bowls starting with rice or quinoa; layer veggies, olives, feta cheese (if using), top with halloumi slices, and drizzle with remaining dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg