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Fajita Veggie and Halloumi Bowls

URL: https://cookieandkate.com/fajita-veggie-halloumi-bowls/

Ingredients

The veggies

  • 3 pieces bell peppers (red, orange or yellow)
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • 10 twists freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

The halloumi

  • ½ pound halloumi cheese
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder or smoked paprika (optional)

Rice, beans, and toppings

  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice or brown basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup topping suggestions (fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, dollops of guacamole, halved cherry tomatoes, sour cream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and bring a large pot of water to boil for the rice.
  2. Slice the peppers and onion into strips, coat with olive oil and spices, and bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Cook the rice in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain and let it steam covered.
  4. Prepare the halloumi by slicing it and coating it with olive oil and optional spices on a separate baking sheet.
  5. After 15 minutes, stir the veggies and place the halloumi in the oven on the top rack.
  6. After 10 minutes, stir the halloumi and continue baking until golden, about 5 more minutes.
  7. Drizzle lime juice over the hot veggies and fluff the rice with cilantro, lime juice, and salt, then mix in black beans.
  8. Assemble the bowls with rice, veggies, halloumi, and desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4 bowls
Calories
400
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
45g
Total protein
20g
Sodium
700mg
Cholesterol
30mg

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