Baked Halloumi with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Thyme – A Mediterranean-Inspired Vegetarian Dish
A Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian dish featuring salty, golden-baked halloumi cheese paired with sweet, juicy roasted cherry tomatoes and fragrant thyme. Simple, satisfying, and perfect as a main or side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Category: Main or Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Nestle halloumi slices between the tomatoes in the dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until tomatoes are blistered and halloumi is golden brown.
- Optional: broil for the last 2–3 minutes for extra color on the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired, and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
- Halloumi doesn’t melt, making it ideal for baking or grilling.
- Use multicolored cherry tomatoes for a more vibrant dish.
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving for extra depth.
- Serve warm as an appetizer, light main course, or side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg