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Halloumi & Roasted Veggie Power Bowl

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Total time: 40 Minutes

Servings: 10

A bed of lentils and quinoa with roasted shallots, broccoli, peppers, and summer squash with parsley, mint, and grilled halloumi, lemon, and a balsamic vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 ½ cups (625 mL) shallots, thinly sliced into rounds

    5 cups (1.25 L) broccoli florets

    2 ½ cups (625 mL) red bell peppers, julienned

    2 ½ cups (625 mL) yellow squash, thinly sliced

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

    2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano

    salt and pepper, to taste

    20 oz (600 g) halloumi cheese, sliced into 10 planks

    5 cups (1.25 L) quinoa, cooked

    5 cups (1.25 L) whole red lentils, cooked

    ½ cup (125 mL) flat leaf parsley, minced

    ½ cup (125 mL) mint, minced

    10 lemon wedges

    20 oz (600 mL) balsamic reduction


Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss shallots, broccoli, red bell pepper slices, and yellow squash slices with oil, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. Spread vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add halloumi slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  3. To plate, prepare 10 bowls with a base of ½ cup (125 mL) quinoa and ½ cup (125 mL) lentils.
  4. Top with roasted vegetables, parsley, and mint.
  5. Finish each serving with a slice of grilled halloumi, wedge of lemon, and a 2 oz (60 mL) drizzle of balsamic reduction.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 2 ½ cups (625 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 600
  • Total Fat 17 g
  • Saturated Fat 9 g
  • Cholesterol 50 mg
  • Carbohydrates 86 g
  • Dietary Fibre 18 g
  • Sugar 30 g
  • Protein 27 g
  • Sodium 910 mg
  • Potassium 1489 mg
  • Folate 328 mcg