Grilled Halloumi with Roasted Parsnips
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes impressive without any fuss. The halloumi gets beautifully golden and crispy on the grill while the parsnips roast until caramelized and sweet. What I love most is that parsnips are packed with fiber and vitamin C, so you're getting real nutrition alongside pure comfort food. Garlic, fresh thyme, and bright lemon juice tie everything together in the simplest way possible, making this a dish that proves you don't need complicated techniques to create something truly delicious.
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Ingredients
- 400 ghalloumi
- 8parsnips(peeled and sliced)
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- 1 largelemon
- 237 mlfresh parsley(chopped)
- 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 tspthyme
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- 2
In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Mix well.
- 3
Toss the parsnips in the oil mixture.
Tip: Ensure they are well coated.
- 4
Spread the parsnips on a baking tray and roast for 20 minutes.
- 5
Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
- 6
Slice the Halloumi into 1 cm thick slices and add to the grill pan.
- 7
Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the Halloumi.
- 8
Remove the parsnips from the oven and mix in the chopped parsley.
- 9
Serve the grilled Halloumi with the roasted parsnips.
Tip: Enjoy!
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