Description
These Crispy Halloumi Grain Bowls with Creamy Dill Dressing are a delicious and nutritious meal packed with flavor and varying textures. Crispy halloumi cheese and oven-crisped chickpeas serve as the heft for this grain bowl. Fresh veggies and a delicious fresh dill dressing complete this dish – these are as tasty as they are pretty!
Ingredients
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For the Crispy Chickpeas:
- 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried well
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Halloumi:
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon champagne or white wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 cup fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Bowls:
- 3 cups cooked grain of choice (rice, quinoa, farro, etc)
- 2 cups baby greens or microgreens
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
Instructions
For the Crispy Chickpeas:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Ensure your chickpeas are as dry as possible.
- Spread out the chickpeas in an even layer and then drizzle over the olive oil and seasonings. Toss well to evenly coat the chickpeas.
- Roast the chickpeas in the oven for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice, until the chickpeas are crispy.
- Remove from the oven and set aside.
- While the chickpeas are baking, prep the other components: halloumi, dressing, cooked grains, and fresh vegetables.
For the Halloumi:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Place the sliced halloumi in the skillet, in batches, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crisp on the outside.
- Place the crisped cheese on a paper-towel lined plate.
For the Dressing:
Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
For the Bowls:
- In each bowl, place roughly ½ cup of grains, a sprinkling of baby greens, and a ½ cup each of tomatoes and cucumbers. Add in a few olives and red onions and then the crispy chickpeas and seared halloumi cheese.
- Drizzle over the dill dressing and season everything with a little salt and pepper. This can be served warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Like with any bowl-style meal, you can adjust this any which way you like. Omit an ingredient or adjust the quantities as you see fit. Add chicken for more protein. These are completely customizable, which is why we love them!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: grain bowls