Description
Sizzling Mediterranean halloumi tray bake brings sunshine to your dinner table with golden-crusted cheese and roasted vegetables. Crisp, herby flavors dance together, promising a simple yet spectacular meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) halloumi, sliced
- 750 grams (26.5 ounces) baby new potatoes, halved
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) cherry tomatoes
- 12 romanesco or cauliflower florets
- 400 grams (14.1 ounces) chickpeas, drained
- 1 red pepper, sliced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 red onions, chunked
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
Seasonings and Oils:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 handful fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C and prepare a large baking tray with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Cut potatoes and onions into chunky pieces, distribute evenly on the tray, and coat with oil to ensure even roasting.
- Roast the potato and onion mixture for 30 minutes, allowing them to develop a crispy exterior and tender interior.
- Incorporate remaining vegetables and chickpeas into the tray, stirring gently to combine with the partially roasted potatoes and onions.
- Continue roasting the mixed vegetables and chickpeas for an additional 20-25 minutes until they are golden and slightly caramelized.
- Remove the tray from the oven and strategically place halloumi cheese slices across the top of the roasted vegetables.
- Switch the oven to grill mode and return the tray, cooking for 5-10 minutes until the halloumi turns a beautiful golden brown and develops slight charred edges.
- Retrieve the tray from the grill and garnish with freshly torn basil leaves for a burst of aromatic freshness.
- Serve immediately while the dish is warm, allowing the melted halloumi and roasted vegetables to be enjoyed at their peak flavor.
Notes
- Customize the roasting time based on your oven’s performance, ensuring vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized without burning.
- Drain chickpeas thoroughly before adding to prevent excess moisture that could make the dish soggy.
- For a gluten-free option, confirm all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially the halloumi cheese.
- Swap halloumi with tofu or plant-based cheese alternative for a vegan version, adjusting grilling time to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg