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
- 1/2 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.