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Fried Halloumi over Quinoa Veggie Bowls

A delicious and nutritious bowl featuring crispy fried halloumi cheese served over a bed of quinoa and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Veggies
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Fried Halloumi
  • 8 ounces halloumi cheese sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a pot, combine quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
Prepare Veggies
  1. While quinoa is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.
Fry Halloumi
  1. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Assemble Bowl
  1. In a bowl, layer quinoa, veggies, and top with fried halloumi. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the veggies based on your preference or seasonal availability.

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