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Charred Vegetable & Halloumi Grain Bowl

This vibrant grain bowl features charred vegetables, salty halloumi, and a hearty base, making it a perfect meal for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Vegetables
  • 1 bell pepper red cut into strips
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
For the Halloumi
  • 8 ounces halloumi cheese sliced
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a saucepan, combine quinoa, vegetable broth, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  4. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Char the Vegetables
  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Toss the bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grill the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender. Remove from grill.
Cook the Halloumi
  1. In the same grill pan, add the halloumi slices and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. Divide the quinoa among four bowls as the base.
  2. Top each bowl with the grilled vegetables and halloumi slices.
  3. Garnish with avocado slices, chopped parsley, and a drizzle of lemon juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what's in season or your personal preference. Serve warm for the best flavor.

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