Spicy Halloumi with Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients

• 200 g halloumi cheese
• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 large bell pepper
• 1 medium eggplant
• 150 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 large red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 10 leaves basil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. 2Cut the zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, and red onion into bite-sized pieces and place them on a baking sheet.
3. 3Crush the garlic cloves and sprinkle over the vegetables.
4. 4Drizzle the vegetables with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with smoked paprika, cumin, and chili flakes, then toss to coat evenly.
5. 5Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly charred, stirring halfway through.
6. 6While the vegetables are roasting, slice the halloumi into 1/2 inch thick slices.
7. 7Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
8. 8Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and squeeze lemon juice over them.
9. 9Arrange the roasted vegetables on a platter, top with the seared halloumi slices, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
10. 10Serve immediately, enjoying the harmony of spicy, savory, and fresh flavors.