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Grilled Halloumi and Veggie Bake

Easy Grilled Halloumi and Veggie Bake

Whip up this quick & easy Grilled Halloumi and Veggie Bake in just 30 minutes! A healthy, vegetarian Mediterranean dinner featuring crispy halloumi over a rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Family Food, Mediterranean
Calories: 627
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mediterranean Sauce
  • 1 tsp Olive oil plus extra for brushing
  • 1 Large onion peeled and chopped
  • 3 Cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 Medium courgettes zucchini, chopped
  • 1 Large aubergine eggplant, chopped
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 400 g Tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Tomato puree
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Halloumi
  • 50 g Halloumi cheese
Optional Garnish
  • Fresh parsley or basil

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large lidded frying pan. Add the chopped onion and crushed garlic and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add the courgettes, aubergine, cumin, and smoked paprika and cook for a further 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Add the tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, honey, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Half-fill the empty tomato can with water and pour into the pan.
  5. Place the lid on the pan and simmer for 10 minutes (or up to 30 minutes for a richer flavor).
  6. While the sauce simmers, preheat your grill (broiler) to very hot.
  7. Once the sauce has thickened, slice the halloumi cheese and place the pieces on top of the sauce.
  8. Brush the halloumi slices with the extra olive oil.
  9. Pop the whole pan under the hot grill for about 5 minutes, or until the halloumi is crunchy and golden.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Serving Size: This recipe is perfectly portioned for 2 people. Easily double the ingredients (use two tins of tomatoes and an extra block of halloumi) to feed a family of four.
  • Oven Option: If you don't have a grill (broiler), you can finish this dish in a very hot oven (200°C/400°F) for 10-12 minutes until the halloumi is browned and bubbly.