Recipe courtesy of Lentils.org
Mediterranean flavours and ingredients combine for this tasty but quick and simple to make Lentil Halloumi Bowl.
Lentil Halloumi Bowl
Mediterranean flavours and ingredients combine for this tasty but quick and simple to make Whole Bowl.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp canola oil
- .4 lb Halloumi cheese, sliced
- 3/4 cup diced cucumber
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2/3 cup diced red pepper
- 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp marjoram
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
- 3 cups cooked whole red lentils
Instructions
- Heat a sauté pan with 2 Tbsp (30 mL) oil over a medium heat and lay the sliced Halloumi into the pan to sear to golden brown on each side.
- While the cheese is cooking, add cucumber, onion, pepper, chickpeas, oregano, basil, and marjoram to a mixing bowl.
- Combine remaining oil and vinegar and toss with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
- In four serving bowls, create a bed of lentils. Pour vegetables and any residual dressing over the lentils to dress them, making sure to evenly distribute the mix.
- Top each bowl with a golden brown and partially melted piece of Halloumi cheese. Serve while the cheese is still warm.
Nutrition Facts
Lentil Halloumi Bowl
Serving Size
375 mL
Amount per Serving
Calories
660
% Daily Value*
Fat
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Cholesterol
35
mg
12
%
Sodium
1000
mg
43
%
Potassium
750
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
58
g
19
%
Fiber
19
g
79
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
31
g
62
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.