Mediterranean roasted halloumi with basil dressing recipe

Mediterranean roasted halloumi with basil dressing recipe

A simple and delicious one-pan supper that's ready in minutes. You could serve with a green salad on the side, a crusty bread to mop up the juices and lemon mayo or aioli to dip in the potatoes, if you like. 

Tip: try this recipe with diced feta in place of the halloumi.

Ingredients

  • 500 g new potatoes, halved lengthways
  • 3 mixed peppers, seeds removed, sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon-infused olive oil
  • 25 g basil, stalks removed
  • 0.5 lemon, zest plus squeeze of juice
  • 125 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 125 g Cypriot halloumi, thickly sliced
  • 17.6 oz new potatoes, halved lengthways
  • 3 mixed peppers, seeds removed, sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon-infused olive oil
  • 0.9 oz basil, stalks removed
  • 0.5 lemon, zest plus squeeze of juice
  • 4.4 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4.4 oz Cypriot halloumi, thickly sliced
  • 17.6 oz new potatoes, halved lengthways
  • 3 mixed peppers, seeds removed, sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon-infused olive oil
  • 0.9 oz basil, stalks removed
  • 0.5 lemon, zest plus squeeze of juice
  • 4.4 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4.4 oz Cypriot halloumi, thickly sliced

Details

  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Recipe Type: Main
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Preparation Time: 10 mins
  • Cooking Time: 30 mins
  • Serves: 4

Step-by-step

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/400°F/gas mark 6. Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling water for 5 minutes or until just tender. Drain, then tip into a large, shallow roasting tin and scatter over sliced peppers.
  2. Place the olive oil, basil leaves, lemon zest and juice into a small blender with some seasoning and blend until coarsely chopped. Pour over the vegetables and toss to coat. Roast for 20 minutes.
  3. Turn up the heat to 220°C/200°C fan/425°F/ gas mark 7. Add the halved tomatoes and sliced halloumi to the tray and roast for a further 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown. Serve immediately.

This recipe is courtesy of Waitrose & Partners.

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