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