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Sheet Pan Halloumi and Vegetable Traybake

Slabs of salty halloumi roast alongside colorful Mediterranean vegetables until golden and tender, all on one pan with a drizzle of olive oil and herbs.

48 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

MediterraneanDinnerOvenVegetarianHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz halloumi cheese, sliced 1/2 in thick
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into chunks
  • 2 large bell peppers (any color), cut into chunks
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Spread 2 medium cut into chunks zucchini, 2 large cut into chunks bell peppers (any color), 2 cups cherry tomatoes, and 1 large cut into wedges red onion on the sheet pan in a single layer. Drizzle with 3 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Roast the vegetables for 15 minutes until beginning to soften.

  4. 4

    Nestle 16 oz sliced 1/2 in thick halloumi cheese among the vegetables on the pan. Return to the oven and roast for another 12 to 15 minutes until the halloumi is golden on the outside and the vegetables are tender and caramelized at the edges.

  5. 5

    Remove from the oven and squeeze 1 cut into wedges lemon juice over everything. Scatter 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley on top and serve directly from the pan.

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Questions

How long does Sheet Pan Halloumi and Vegetable Traybake take?

As written, 48 minutes: 18 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Roast the vegetables for 15 minutes until beginning to soften."

What oven temperature does Sheet Pan Halloumi and Vegetable Traybake need?

For Sheet Pan Halloumi and Vegetable Traybake, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 3.

What should Sheet Pan Halloumi and Vegetable Traybake look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until beginning to soften.

What can I use instead of halloumi in Sheet Pan Halloumi and Vegetable Traybake?

The entry for Sheet Pan Halloumi and Vegetable Traybake calls for 16 oz halloumi cheese, sliced 1/2 in thick. In its place: Paneer or queso para freir also holds its shape in a hot pan. Both are less salty, so season them.

Can I make Sheet Pan Halloumi and Vegetable Traybake dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (16 oz halloumi cheese, sliced 1/2 in thick) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dinner collection instead.

How much protein is in Sheet Pan Halloumi and Vegetable Traybake?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 30 g of protein in about 420 calories, alongside 20 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 650 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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