Name: Charred vegetables with spiced halloumi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 block halloumi (225g); 1 bunch asparagus; 1 bell pepper (red or yellow); 1 large red onion, pealed; Olive oil; Dried oregano or chilli flakes; To serve: juice of ½ lemon, 1 tsp honey; To garnish: mint leaves

Charred vegetables with spiced halloumi

10 Jun 2017

by Dinna

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Background

Hellim or halloumi is one of my favourite ingredients during the Summer months as it’s perfect for picnics, trips, parties and barbecues. It’s light yet filling and ideal to make quick & easy dishes and meals. This charred vegetables with spiced halloumi can be a side dish or a main meal for vegetarians. Just tuck it into toasted pitta bread or serve it with flatbread, rice or couscous on the side. I made it with chilli - but if you don't like it hot, use oregano instead.

Ingredients

1 block halloumi (225g)
1 bunch asparagus
1 bell pepper (red or yellow)
1 large red onion, pealed
Olive oil
Dried oregano or chilli flakes
To serve: juice of ½ lemon, 1 tsp honey
To garnish: mint leaves

Instructions

Cut the onion into wedges. Cut the bell pepper into chunks.
Brush the asparagus, onion and pepper with oil then put them on a hot griddle or BBQ and cook until charred and tender.
Meanwhile cut the halloumi into cubes. Heat some oil in a frying pan. Add the chilli or oregano then the halloumi pieces. Cook on all sides until brown and crispy.
Transfer the cooked vegetables and halloumi to a serving plate - drizzle with lemon juice and honey, season with ground pepper and garnish with mint leaves.