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Delicious halloumi sweet potato bowl topped with greens and spices

Ultimate Halloumi Sweet Potato Bowl

A warm and hearty bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, crispy halloumi cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a rich tahini sauce, perfect for a nourishing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups or 600g)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided (1 tbsp for roasting, 1 tbsp for searing)
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt (for seasoning the potatoes)
  • 8.8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced (1/2-inch thick, 1 block or 250g)
  • 0.33 cup walnuts, raw and roughly chopped (50g)
For the Tahini Dressing
  • 0.25 cup tahini paste, well-stirred (60g)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp warm water (plus more as needed to thin the sauce)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and kosher salt. Spread them out evenly.
Roasting Sweet Potatoes
  1. Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes or until they are tender and golden, flipping halfway through.
Cooking Halloumi
  1. In a pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the halloumi slices and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden and crispy.
Preparing Tahini Dressing
  1. While the sweet potatoes and halloumi cook, prepare the tahini dressing. In a small bowl, mix the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and warm water. Stir well, adding more water if necessary to achieve your desired consistency.
Assembly
  1. Once everything is done, assemble your bowl by placing the roasted sweet potatoes at the bottom, topping them with halloumi slices and walnuts.
  2. Drizzle the tahini dressing over the top and enjoy your delicious bowl.

Notes

Serve warm as a main dish or side. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for an extra touch. Ensure sweet potatoes are cut into even cubes for even cooking. Don't skip the tahini sauce as it complements the flavors well. Consider adding spices like paprika or cumin to the sweet potatoes before roasting. For variations, swap halloumi with feta or goat cheese and add different vegetables like kale or spinach.