Halloumi Meal Prep Container
A delicious and nutritious meal prep featuring seared halloumi, quinoa, and fresh vegetables topped with creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
Ingredients
Grains
- 100 g dry quinoa
- 240 ml water
Dairy & Protein
- 280 g halloumi cheese (sliced into 8 pieces)
- 120 g non-fat plain Greek yogurt
Vegetables
- 200 g canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 150 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 120 g English cucumber (diced)
- 80 g red bell pepper (diced)
- 40 g red onion (finely diced)
Dressing & Seasonings
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 10 ml olive oil (2 tsp)
- 2 g dried oregano
- 2 g fine salt
- 1 g black pepper
Instructions
- Cook quinoa: combine quinoa, water, and 1 g salt; boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Prepare dressing: whisk Greek yogurt, lemon juice, 5 ml olive oil, oregano, remaining salt, and pepper.
- Mix chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, oregano, and remaining olive oil.
- Seared halloumi: cook slices in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Assemble: divide quinoa into 4 containers, top with chickpea salad, halloumi, and yogurt dressing.
Notes
Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days for best freshness.