Greek Halloumi Power Bowl (Printable version)

Golden halloumi with fresh vegetables and tzatziki over rice, served with warm pita.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese & Grains

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

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

03 - 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

→ Sauces & Breads

08 - 1/2 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Thinly slice cucumber and red onion, halve cherry tomatoes, and pit olives if necessary. Set aside.
02 - Warm pita bread in dry skillet or microwave until soft. Cut into wedges and keep warm.
03 - Slice halloumi into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Pat each slice thoroughly dry with paper towels to prevent sticking.
04 - Heat large non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and let get hot but not smoking.
05 - Place halloumi slices in single layer in hot pan, working in batches if needed. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until deep golden-brown crust forms.
06 - Flip halloumi slices and cook for another 2-3 minutes until both sides are golden. Remove from pan and set aside.
07 - Divide cooked rice between two large bowls. Arrange seared halloumi, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives over rice.
08 - Top each bowl with generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh dill, pinch of salt, and black pepper. Serve immediately with warm pita wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Seared halloumi gets irresistibly golden and crispy while staying creamy inside
  • Everything comes together so fast youll actually want to cook on busy weeknights
02 -
  • Dry the halloumi thoroughly before searing or it will steam instead of crisp up
  • Dont move the cheese around in the pan, let it develop that crust undisturbed
03 -
  • Cook the halloumi in batches rather than overcrowding the pan for the best browning
  • Let the cheese rest for a minute after cooking so it holds that crispy exterior
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