Description
This Mediterranean Halloumi Bowl with Creamy Hot Honey Feta Sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the savory richness of halloumi cheese with a creamy and spicy feta sauce. Served over quinoa or couscous and topped with fresh vegetables, this bowl is a satisfying meal that will transport you straight to the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
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For the Halloumi:
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Hot Honey Feta Sauce:
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Halloumi: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add halloumi slices and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and slightly crispy. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, oregano, and black pepper while cooking.
- Prepare the Creamy Hot Honey Feta Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together feta, Greek yogurt, honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowl: Divide cooked quinoa or couscous into serving bowls. Top with halloumi slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Serve: Drizzle the creamy hot honey feta sauce over each bowl and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
