Greek Halloumi Power Bowl (Printable version)

Golden halloumi with fresh vegetables, tzatziki, and pita in a satisfying Mediterranean bowl

# What you need:

→ Cheese & Grains

01 - 8 oz block halloumi cheese
02 - 2 cups cooked white rice

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

03 - ½ English cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - ¼ cup Kalamata olives
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

→ Sauces & Breads

08 - ½ cup prepared tzatziki sauce
09 - 2 pita breads, cut into wedges

→ Oils & Seasoning

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Black pepper, to taste

# Steps to follow:

01 - Thinly slice cucumber and red onion, halve cherry tomatoes, and pit olives if needed. Set aside.
02 - Heat pita in dry skillet or microwave until soft. Cut into wedges and keep warm.
03 - Slice cheese into ½-inch thick pieces. Pat thoroughly dry with paper towels to prevent sticking.
04 - Heat large non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high. Add olive oil until hot but not smoking.
05 - Place halloumi in single layer. Cook undisturbed 2-3 minutes until deep golden-brown crust forms.
06 - Flip and cook 2-3 minutes until both sides golden. Remove and set aside.
07 - Divide rice between two bowls. Arrange halloumi, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and olives over rice.
08 - Top with tzatziki and garnish with dill, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately with warm pita wedges.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Halloumi actually holds its shape when you cook it, which means you get satisfying cheese bites instead of a melted puddle
  • The whole bowl comes together faster than delivery would arrive, but tastes infinitely better
02 -
  • Dry halloumi is the difference between beautiful golden sear and stuck-to-pan disappointment. Do not skip the paper towel step.
  • Cast iron gives the best crust, but non-stick works perfectly fine if that is what you have.
03 -
  • Do not crowd the pan when searing halloumi or it will steam instead of fry
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon right before serving brightens everything up
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