Mediterranean veggie and chickpea bowl
The Mediterranean veggie and chickpea bowl is a perfect reflection of the Mediterranean diet, known as one of the healthiest in the world. Filled with fresh vegetables, chickpeas, olive oil, and a hint of garlic, this bowl is both flavorful and nutritious. In the Mediterranean, people often grow their own vegetables and only harvest what they need for a single meal, ensuring the freshest ingredients possible. With seasonal produce at its peak in both taste and nutrients, dishes like this Mediterranean veggie and chickpea bowl capture the vibrant essence of the region’s cuisine, celebrating the simplicity of fresh, wholesome ingredients.4o
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 red onions, peeled, thinly sliced
- 2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into stripes
- 2 large zucchini, quartered and thinly sliced
- 2 handful cherry tomatoes, halved
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground smoked paprika,
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tins chickpeas, drained
- 200 g Halloumi cheese, thickly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- some lemon olive oil for drizzling (optional)
- 4 ciabatta rolls to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 C.
- Heat the oil in large pan and fry the onions for 5 minutes until they start to brown slightly.
- Add the peppers, fry them for 3 minutes before you add the zucchini and tomatoes.
- Mix in both paprika types, salt, pepper and vinegar and cook for 5 minutes.
- While the veggies are cooking place the Halloumi cheese on a baking sheet which is covered with baking paper and bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until the cheese becomes golden brown.
- Once the veggies had their 5 minutes cooking time, add the garlic and chickpeas and let everything warm through.
- Season with salt and pepper before you scatter the parsley over and drizzle with the lemon olive oil (optional).
- I either put the Halloumi on top of the veggies and serve the bread rolls with butter on the side or I half the rolls, put the veggies on each half and top them with the Halloumi cheese.