Baked Halloumi with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Thyme – A Simple Yet Elegant Mediterranean-Inspired Vegetarian Dish Full of Flavor
Baked Halloumi with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Thyme is a simple yet elegant Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian dish. Featuring golden, oven-baked halloumi paired with juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant thyme, it’s a flavorful, satisfying meal or appetizer perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main or Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2 inch 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 freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Crusty bread or pita, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Place the sliced halloumi on top or nestle it among the tomatoes.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the halloumi is golden and tomatoes are blistered and juicy.
- If desired, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes for a crispier top.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread or pita.
Notes
- Halloumi doesn’t melt, making it perfect for baking or grilling.
- Add olives or red onion slices for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Best served immediately while halloumi is warm and tender.
- Leftovers can be stored and reheated, but texture is best fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg