Halloumi nourish bowl -high protein & veggies-

You could say I'm obsessed with halloumi! This versatile ingredient is perfect for a nutritious and flavorful meal. Halloumi has a soft, mildly salty taste and is packed with protein, which is great for your muscles. It’s ideal as an addition to your favorite bowl recipes, especially if you’re looking for a delicious combination of vegetables, protein, and healthy fats.

Ingredients for your Halloumi Bowl:

Base:

• 150 g couscous or quinoa (for Vata & Pitta)

• 150 g cauliflower rice (for Kapha)

• 500 ml vegetable broth

Vegetables:

• 1 carrot, sliced into half-moons

• Handful of cherry tomatoes, cooked or roasted (skinless)

• ½ cucumber, sliced (not for Vata)

• ½ avocado (not for Kapha)

• ½ zucchini, sliced (for Vata)

• Optional: spinach or pumpkin

Proteins & Toppings:

• 150 g halloumi, sliced

• 150 g cottage cheese

• 1 tbsp harissa

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: seeds of your choice (see seed cycling)

Cooking Oil (per dosha):

• Vata: sesame oil

• Pitta: coconut oil or olive oil

• Kapha: coconut oil or olive oil

Directions:

1. Cook the base: Cook the couscous, quinoa, or cauliflower rice in vegetable broth according to package instructions. Let it sit and fluff it up with a fork.

2. Prepare the vegetables: Cook the carrot and tomatoes briefly in broth or roast them in the oven at 200°C with a bit of oil (adjusted for your dosha) until soft and slightly brown. Add cucumber and avocado raw for freshness (adjust per dosha).

3. Cook the halloumi: Heat a dry pan and cook the halloumi on both sides until golden brown.

4. Make the cottage cheese topping: Mix the cottage cheese with harissa for a flavorful, protein-rich topping. Choose either spicy or mild harissa, but make sure it doesn't contain seed oils or unwanted additives.

5. Assemble: Add your base to a bowl. Top with vegetables and the cottage cheese mixture, and place the halloumi on top. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Optionally, garnish with seeds that match your cycle.

Enjoy your meal! 🌿💛