Spiced Honey Halloumi Breakfast Bowls

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse quinoa thoroughly. In a small saucepan, combine quinoa with water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

   ~15 min
2. 2

   While quinoa cooks, slice halloumi into 1 cm thick pieces. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chili flakes, and lemon juice to create the glaze.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add halloumi slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crispy.

   ~6 min
4. 4

   Reduce heat to low. Pour the honey-chili glaze over the halloumi in the pan and toss gently to coat. Cook for another minute until the glaze is slightly thickened and sticky.

   ~2 min
5. 5

   While halloumi is glazing, chop fresh mint, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and pit olives if necessary.

   ~3 min
6. 6

   Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Season with salt and pepper.

   ~1 min
7. 7

   Assemble the bowls: divide the quinoa between two serving bowls. Top with the glazed halloumi, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and olives. Garnish with fresh mint.

   ~2 min