Grilled Halloumi with Roasted Turnip
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners that feels surprisingly fancy. Halloumi's high melting point means it gets gorgeously golden and crispy on the grill without falling apart, and I love pairing it with earthy roasted turnips. Turnips are packed with vitamin C and fiber, making this dish as nourishing as it is delicious. What I appreciate most is how simple it all comes together in just 45 minutes with minimal fuss. The tangy lemon and peppery arugula brighten everything up beautifully, while the balsamic glaze ties it all together. Give this one a try!
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Ingredients
- 400 ghalloumi cheese
- 2 mediumturnip(peeled and diced)
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsea salt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 2 sprigsfresh thyme
- 1lemon(cut into wedges)
- 2 handfulsarugula
- 4 tbspbalsamic glaze
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme leaves.
Tip: Set aside.
- 3
Toss the diced turnip in the olive oil mixture.
- 4
Place the diced turnip on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20 minutes at 200°C.
Tip: Flip halfway through.
- 5
Brush the halloumi slices with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
- 6
To serve, divide the arugula between four plates, top with grilled halloumi, roasted turnip, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Tip: Serve with lemon wedges.
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