Rainbow Veggie & Halloumi Power Plate

Credits: themothercooker.com

🛒 Ingredients (2 servings)

• 200 g halloumi cheese
• 1 cup cooked quinoa or couscous
• 1 small sweet potato, cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 1 handful baby spinach
• ½ avocado, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp honey or maple
• Lemon wedge
• Salt & pepper

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👩‍🍳 How to Prepare

1. Roast the sweet potato:
   Toss in olive oil + paprika + pinch of salt.
   Bake at 200 °C (400 °F) for ~20 min until tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Pan-sear the halloumi:
   Slice halloumi into thick pieces, add a drizzle of olive oil to a hot pan, and sear 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
3. Sauté the veggies:
   In the same pan, lightly cook bell pepper and zucchini just until tender but still vibrant.
4. Assemble the plate:
   • Base: quinoa/couscous
   • Add roasted sweet potato, sautéed veggies, halloumi
   • Top with slices of avocado
   • Drizzle honey/maple and a squeeze of lemon
5. Finish with seasoning:
   Fresh pepper, a little flaky salt, and optional chili flakes.