Description
Za’atar Roasted Halloumi & Autumn Veggies is a vibrant, flavorful dish that celebrates the essence of fall with roasted seasonal vegetables and aromatic halloumi cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½ inch thick slabs
- 2 cups mixed autumn vegetables (butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, carrots), chopped
- 2 tbsp za’atar spice blend
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a bowl, toss chopped autumn vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and half of the za’atar spice blend until well-coated.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
- Season Halloumi: Drizzle olive oil over halloumi slabs and sprinkle with the remaining za’atar spice blend.
- Combine and Roast: After roasting the veggies for about 15 minutes, add halloumi slices to the other side of the baking sheet. Return everything to the oven and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Transfer to plates and drizzle with any remaining olive oil before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For crispy halloumi, ensure it is well-drained before roasting. Customize by adding other favorite autumn vegetables such as sweet potatoes or beets. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.