Honey-Harissa Roasted Halloumi Bowls with Crispy Chickpea Quinoa
Main Course

Honey-Harissa Roasted Halloumi Bowls with Crispy Chickpea Quinoa

Experience a vibrant explosion of textures and flavors with these Honey-Harissa Roasted Halloumi Bowls. This dish masterfully balances the salty, squeaky bite of halloumi with the deep, smoky heat of North African harissa and the gentle sweetness of ...

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15 Min Prep

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11 Min Cook

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4 Servings

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Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 250g halloumi cheese sliced
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 tbsp harissa paste
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Toss the chickpeas with olive oil and smoked paprika on a sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to package instructions until light and fluffy.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the harissa paste and honey.
5
Place the halloumi slices on the sheet pan with the chickpeas, brush generously with the harissa-honey glaze, and roast for another 8-10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
6
To assemble, divide the quinoa into bowls, top with the crispy chickpeas and glazed halloumi, and garnish with cucumber, tomatoes, and fresh mint.
7
Finish each bowl with a dollop of Greek yogurt mixed with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a cooling contrast.

Recipe Information

Cuisine
Modern Mediterranean Fusion
Course
Main Course
Diet
Vegetarian
Total Time
26 mins

Recipe Time chart

Preparation Time

15 mins

Cooking Time

11 mins

Total Time

26 mins
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Author

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