Weeknight Halloumi Pilaf with Orzo
A weeknight Mediterranean halloumi pilaf with spinach and cherry tomatoes, finished with za'atar and feta cheese, served over orzo.
Total time
51 min
Prep
21 min
Cook
30 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean
vegetarian
Ingredients
500ghalloumi
150gspinach
1cherry tomatoes
2 cupsorzo
2 tbspza'atar
1 tspfeta cheese
2 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper
Instructions
1
Slice the halloumi and bake it over medium-high heat until well browned, about 10 minutes.
2
Add the spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until softened, about 7 minutes.
3
Stir in the za''atar and feta cheese for 3 minutes.
4
Cook the orzo separately and drain.
5
Let everything simmer for about 9 minutes so the flavors meld.
6
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
7
Serve hot over the orzo, garnished with fresh herbs.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
671
Protein
35.1g
Fat
40.2g
Carbs
42.3g
Fiber
3.7g
Sodium
1847mg
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