Description
A delicious and nutritious Crispy Halloumi Greek Power Bowl, perfect for a Mediterranean lunch packed with high-protein vegetarian ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g Halloumi cheese
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Slice the Halloumi cheese into thick slices.
- Add the Halloumi to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Top the salad with the crispy Halloumi slices and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Crispy Halloumi Greek Power Bowl!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg