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Halloumi Grain Bowl

Halloumi Grain Bowl

Halloumi grain bowl with farro, Mediterranean veg, and lemon tahini. 100% meatless protein.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry farro rinsed
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 8 oz halloumi sliced 1/2 inch thick and patted dry
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/4 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tbsp warm water
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. **Cook farro.** Simmer farro in vegetable broth 25 minutes until tender. Drain and fluff.
  2. **Grill halloumi.** Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook halloumi 2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  3. **Dressing.** Blend tahini, lemon juice, garlic, warm water, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper until silky.
  4. **Assemble.** Divide farro between 4 bowls. Top with grilled halloumi, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion.
  5. **Dress.** Drizzle with lemon tahini dressing.
  6. **Finish.** Scatter parsley and mint. Serve immediately.

Notes

Grill halloumi on high heat for a golden crispy crust without melting. Vegan swap: replace halloumi with crispy marinated tofu or chickpeas. Store components separately in the fridge for up to 4 days.