Thai Halloumi Bowls

Total Time:

20 minutes

Serves:

4 Servings

Category:

Vegetarian, 20 min or less

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Recipe Description

These vibrant bowls are packed with colorful vegetables, tender noodles, and crispy fried halloumi—all tossed in a rich, spicy peanut sauce. Quick, satisfying, and full of bold flavor, this dish is perfect for weeknights when you want something comforting yet fresh. Topped with crunchy cashews, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro, it’s got everything you need in one irresistible bowl.

Ingredients

8 ounces pad Thai rice noodles
1 bell pepper
3 carrots (or about ¼ pound)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup creamy peanut butter
2 heaping tablespoons Thai curry paste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 block halloumi cheese
Sesame seeds
Fresh cilantro
Cashews
Olive oil
Salt, pepper

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pad Thai noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside when done.
While the noodles are cooking, slice the bell pepper into thin strips. Peel and cut the carrots into long matchsticks.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sliced vegetables, garlic powder, dried oregano, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften but still have a little crunch. Remove from the pan and set aside.
While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, peanut butter, Thai curry paste, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
Once the noodles are finished cooking and drained, add them to a large bowl with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the peanut sauce over the top and toss everything together until well coated.
Cut the halloumi into thick slices. Place the same pan back over medium heat with a bit of olive oil and add the halloumi. Fry for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
To assemble the bowls, divide the noodle and vegetable mixture among serving bowls. Top with slices of fried halloumi and garnish with sesame seeds, chopped fresh cilantro, and a handful of cashews. Serve warm.