Grilled Halloumi & Vegetable Medley

Name: Grilled Halloumi & Vegetable Medley
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 16 ounce halloumi cheese (sliced); 1 zucchini (cut into half-moons); 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces); 0.5 red onion (cut into wedges); 3 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1.5 cup dry couscous; 1.5 cup vegetable broth

Salty, grilled halloumi cheese and a colorful mix of vegetables, seasoned with herbs, served over quick-cooking couscous for a light yet satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.50/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

16 ounce halloumi cheese (sliced)
1 zucchini (cut into half-moons)
1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
0.5 red onion (cut into wedges)
3 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 cup dry couscous
1.5 cup vegetable broth

Instructions

Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat. In a large bowl, combine the sliced 1 each zucchini, 1 each red bell pepper, 1 each yellow bell pepper, and 0.5 each red onion wedges. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss to coat.
Grill the vegetables for 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp and slightly charred. Transfer to a serving platter.
While vegetables grill, prepare the couscous: bring 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in 1 1/2 cups of dry couscous, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Season the sliced 16 ounces of halloumi cheese with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and tender.
Serve the grilled halloumi and vegetable medley immediately over the fluffy couscous.

Notes

If you don't have a grill, the vegetables and halloumi can also be roasted on a sheet pan in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 415
Protein: 24.5 g
Carbohydrates: 44.8 g
Fat: 17.5 g
Fiber: 5.2 g
Sodium: 1250 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.2 g
Sugar: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg