Description
A vibrant Greek Halloumi Power Bowl brimming with flavors and textures, featuring seared halloumi cheese, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki on a comforting base of white rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese block
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup prepared tzatziki sauce
- 2 pita breads, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Slice the cucumber and red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and pit the olives.
- Warm the Pita: Warm pita bread in a skillet or microwave until soft.
- Slice the Halloumi: Cut halloumi into 1/2-inch thick pieces and pat dry.
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Halloumi: Cook halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice in bowls and top with halloumi, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and olives.
- Top with Tzatziki: Add tzatziki and sprinkle with dill, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy with warm pita wedges.
Notes
For added protein, consider including grilled chicken or chickpeas. Great for meal prep!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg