Roasted Vegetable and Halloumi Pitas with Tahini Dressing

A vibrant and flavorful Middle Eastern lunch featuring roasted vegetables, salty halloumi, and a creamy tahini dressing, all nestled in warm pita bread.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Calories

289 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£2.37/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner•Bread

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Vegetarian•Eggs

Cooking Style:

Baking•Roasting

Mood:

Comfort Food•Light & Fresh•Warming

Ingredients

Servings

1Eggplant(Medium-sized, cubed)

£1.20

2Bell Peppers(Different colors, seeded and chopped)

£1.50

1Red Onion(Sliced)

£0.60

1Zucchini(Chopped)

£0.75

200gHalloumi Cheese(Sliced into 1/4 inch thick pieces)

£2.75

3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Divided)

£0.20

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.02

0.3cupTahini(Sesame seed paste)

£0.60

2tablespoonsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.15

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

2tablespoonsWater(To thin the tahini)

4Pita Bread(Whole wheat or white)

£1.20

0.3cupFresh Parsley(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.40

Total Cost

£9.48

£2.37 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
In a large bowl, toss the eggplant, bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3.
Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4.
Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly browned, flipping halfway through.
5.
While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the tahini dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of water. Add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency (it should be pourable).
6.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly softened.
7.
Warm the pita bread (optional – you can do this in the oven or on a stovetop).
8.
To assemble the pitas, spread some tahini dressing inside each pita. Fill with roasted vegetables and fried halloumi.
9.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (79g)

289 kcal / 1210 kJ

Carbs

3% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

17g

34% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

531 mg

23% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Feel free to add other vegetables to the roast, such as cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, or carrots.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vegetables before roasting or to the tahini dressing.

If you don't have halloumi, feta cheese can be used as a substitute.

Toasting the pitas lightly before filling them adds a nice texture.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Sheet

Mixing Bowls

Stovetop (optional for warming pita)

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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"A light and peppery watercress soup provides a refreshing counterpoint to the heartier roasted vegetables and halloumi. The lemon and crème fraîche brighten the palate and cleanse it, preparing you for the richer flavors of the main course while staying true to the light and fresh feel."

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