Description
A quick and delicious grilled vegetable and halloumi stack recipe featuring tender, charred vegetables layered with golden, crispy halloumi cheese. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer with a Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow squash, diced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Halloumi:
- 1 block halloumi cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: In a bowl, combine the sliced red bell pepper, diced zucchini, diced yellow squash, sliced onion, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat all the vegetables.
- Grill vegetables: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the vegetables on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until they are tender and have a slight char, enhancing their natural flavor.
- Grill halloumi: While the vegetables are grilling, place the sliced halloumi cheese on the grill. Grill for 1-2 minutes on each side until the cheese is golden brown and slightly crispy, but still soft inside.
- Assemble: On a serving plate, stack the grilled vegetables and grilled halloumi slices alternately to create a visually appealing and tasty tower.
- Serve: Serve the grilled vegetable and halloumi stack immediately, paired with your favorite dipping sauces such as tzatziki or hummus for added flavor.
Notes
- Use a grill pan or outdoor grill for best results when grilling vegetables and halloumi.
- Adjust grilling time according to the heat of your grill and thickness of vegetables.
- For a vegan option, substitute halloumi cheese with grilled tofu or eggplant slices.
- Adding fresh herbs like mint or basil can elevate the flavor of the stack.
- Serve with accompaniments such as pita bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
