Halloumi Grain Bowls with Lemon-Herb Yogurt

Name: Halloumi Grain Bowls with Lemon-Herb Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 250 g halloumi cheese; 1 cup farro; 2 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 English cucumber, diced; 0,75 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 lemon (zest and juice); 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Golden pan-seared halloumi over warm farro with roasted cherry tomatoes, cucumber and a bright lemon-herb yogurt drizzle.

Time: 40 min
Servings: 4
Level: Easy

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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss 2 cups (300 g) cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper on a sheet pan.
Roast tomatoes 15-18 minutes until they blister and burst, releasing their juices.
15-18 minutes
Meanwhile, bring 3 cups (720 ml) water to a boil, add 1 cup (180 g) farro and a pinch of salt; simmer 20-25 minutes until tender but chewy, then drain.
20-25 minutes
Whisk together 3/4 cup (180 g) plain Greek yogurt, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp chopped mint and salt to taste; thin with 1 tbsp water if needed.
Pat 1 block (250 g) halloumi very dry and slice into 1/2-inch (1 cm) planks.
Heat 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high until it shimmers. Sear halloumi 2-3 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp at the edges.
2-3 minutes
Dress the warm farro with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar and salt.
Divide farro between 4 bowls, top with roasted tomatoes, 1 diced English cucumber and the seared halloumi.
Drizzle generously with the lemon-herb yogurt and finish with cracked pepper and extra mint leaves.

Chef's tip

Pat the halloumi bone-dry with paper towels before searing — any surface moisture will steam instead of crisp, and you want that shattering golden crust against the squeaky centre.