Description
This Grilled Vegetable and Halloumi Stack is a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring layers of tender grilled zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers paired with salty, golden-grilled halloumi cheese. Perfect as a main course or side dish, it’s seasoned with oregano and garlic powder, garnished with fresh basil, and finished with a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze for a deliciously balanced flavor perfect for summer grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced into rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into wide strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into wide strips
Cheese
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
Seasonings & Garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to get it ready for cooking the vegetables and halloumi.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers with olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Grill Vegetables: Place the seasoned vegetables on the hot grill and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until tender and nicely charred with grill marks for added flavor.
- Grill Halloumi: Next, grill the halloumi slices for 1–2 minutes per side until they develop golden grill marks and a slightly crispy exterior, but remain soft inside.
- Assemble Stacks: Layer the grilled zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and halloumi slices to create 2–3 tall stacks, repeating the layering until all ingredients are used up.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each stack with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately while warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- You can add grilled tomato slices or portobello mushrooms for extra layers and more vegetable variety.
- Halloumi cheese holds up well to grilling, giving a deliciously salty and firm texture that complements the vegetables.
- For a vegan option, substitute halloumi with a plant-based grillable cheese alternative.
- Serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
