Crispy halloumi and roasted vegetables are a tasty combination for an easy sheet pan dinner recipe! This salty cheese gets deliciously crispy in the oven and a rainbow of vegetables makes this hearty meal perfectly healthy!

sheet pan halloumi and vegetables
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What is Halloumi Cheese?

Halloumi originated in Cyprus, a country in the Middle East. It was traditionally made with goat and sheep’s milk but a lot of the halloumi you’ll find in the United States is made with cow’s milk. Look for goat and sheep’s milk if you can find it! There is a Greek market near my house that sells it and it’s actually cheaper to buy it there compared to the grocery store!

halloumi cheese in a pan

What Does Halloumi Taste Like?

Halloumi is a very salty cheese. The flavor is similar to feta but the texture is more like mozzarella. It’s not crumbly and it stays firm when melted.

How to Prepare Halloumi

Halloumi is often grilled or cooked in a skillet, but in this recipe, we’ll cook it on a sheet pan! I love cooking it in the oven because you can cook it with vegetables all at once. It makes a delicious one-pan recipe with minimal cleanup.

sheet pan halloumi cheese

How to Make Sheet Pan Halloumi & Vegetables

Start by slicing the halloumi cheese into 1/2″ slices. Then chop the vegetables into 2″ pieces.

halloumi on a cutting board

Spread the vegetables and halloumi onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper. You may need more than one pan, to avoid crowding.

vegetables on a pan

Bake for 15 minutes then flip and continue to bake for 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are roasted. Then turn the heat to broil in order to brown the halloumi until crispy.

While the vegetables are baking, prepare the sauce. Blend the olive oil, herbs, and spices until smooth.

cilantro pesto in a food processor

You may need to add a little more olive oil to get the desired texture. Then spoon the sauce over the roasted vegetables and halloumi.

sheet pan halloumi

Substitution Ideas

  • You can easily swap in whatever vegetables you have available for this recipe. Try green beans instead of broccoli or additional peppers in place of the red onion. Try using patty pan squash! It’s a sweet squash that would be perfect in this recipe.
  • If you don’t have cilantro on hand, you can substitute fresh parsley instead.
  • You can skip the sauce entirely, if necessary. But I think it adds a nice herbal flavor that enhances the dish! You could also use this cilantro pesto.
  • Unfortunately, there really isn’t a close substitute for halloumi. The flavor is so unique, you have to try it!
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halloumi and vegetables

Sheet Pan Halloumi and Vegetables

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy halloumi and roasted vegetables are a tasty combination for an easy sheet pan dinner recipe! This salty cheese gets deliciously crispy in the oven and a rainbow of vegetables makes this hearty meal perfectly healthy!


Ingredients

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For the Halloumi and Vegetables

  • 1 8oz package halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2″ slices
  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped into 1” pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion

For the sauce

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

For the halloumi and vegetables

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Place peppers and broccoli on one pan.
  4. Place halloumi and onion on a second pan.
  5. Bake for 12 minutes, then flip the vegetables and cheese and continue to bake for 5 minutes.
  6. Turn the oven to broil and cook for 2-3 minutes until the halloumi is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and add sauce. (Recipe below)

For the sauce

  1. Blend the olive oil, cilantro, paprika, and cumin.
  2. Add salt to taste.
  3. Drizzle over halloumi and vegetables.

halloumi cheese sandwich

More Halloumi Recipes

Looking for more ways to enjoy this delicious cheese? Here are a few of my favorite recipes!