Mediterranean Halloumi Power Bowl 🥗🧀🍳

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories per Serving: ~450 kcal

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

🥒 Cucumber - 1 (diced)

🍅 Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup (halved)

🧅 Red onion - 1/4 (thinly sliced)

🌿 Fresh parsley - 2 tbsp (chopped)

🫒 Olive oil - 1 tbsp

🍋 Lemon juice - 1 tbsp

🧂 Salt & pepper - to taste

For the Bowl:

🧀 Halloumi cheese - 6 slices

🍳 Boiled eggs - 2 (sliced)

🫓 Crusty bread or pita - 2 pieces

🥄 Hummus - 1/2 cup

🌑 Sesame seeds or nigella seeds - 1 tsp for garnish

Directions:

Prepare the Salad:

In a bowl, combine diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

Cook the Halloumi:

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

Assemble the Bowl:

Divide the salad into two bowls. Add a portion of hummus, a few slices of crispy halloumi, and the boiled egg slices to each bowl. Place the crusty bread on the side.

Garnish & Serve:

Sprinkle sesame or nigella seeds on the eggs and hummus. Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean feast!

Notes & Variations:

Add olives or roasted red peppers for extra Mediterranean flair.

Replace hummus with baba ghanoush for a smoky flavor.

Try whole-grain bread for added fiber.