Description

Halloumi Casserole with Crispy Garlic Breadcrumbs

This Mediterranean-inspired casserole is a hearty vegetarian delight, featuring salty, squeaky halloumi cheese that holds its shape even when heated. Combined with a rich tomato sauce, heaps of Mediterranean veggies, black olives, and topped with crispy garlic breadcrumbs, it’s a true comfort dish that brings warmth to any meal. This casserole is a perfect make-ahead dish, as it tastes even better reheated the next day, with a thicker sauce and crispier topping. Try it at your next dinner party – it won’t disappoint!

1 tbsp oil
1 onion, diced
2 bell peppers, diced
1 courgette, diced
5 mushrooms, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
225g halloumi cheese, diced
2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato puree
150g black olives
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp crushed chilli flakes
Salt & black pepper
Garlic Topping:
3 garlic cloves, 3 slices bread, parsley, butter, oil

Directions:
1. Cook veggies in oil for 5 min, add garlic and halloumi.
2. Add tomatoes, olives, spices. Simmer 10 min.
3. Blend topping ingredients, add to casserole. Bake 20 min.

Prep Time: 20 min
Kcal: 486