Halloumi & Chickpea Power Bowl with Soft-Boiled Egg
If you’re looking for a wholesome and vibrant meal, the Halloumi & Chickpea Power Bowl with Soft-Boiled Egg is your answer. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines crispy halloumi, herbed chickpeas, sautéed greens, and juicy cherry tomatoes topped with a perfectly soft-boiled egg. Packed with protein and fresh vegetables, it offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that make every bite enjoyable. Ideal for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, this power bowl is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves one
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned or cooked chickpeas
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3–4 slices halloumi cheese
- 1 egg
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpeas with parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté spinach or kale until wilted; add cherry tomatoes and cook until blistered.
- Slice halloumi into ½-inch pieces and pan-fry in a dry skillet on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Boil water in a pot; gently add the egg using a slotted spoon. Cook for exactly 7 minutes for a soft-set yolk. Cool in cold water, peel, and slice.
- Assemble the bowl by layering marinated chickpeas, sautéed greens, blistered tomatoes, crispy halloumi slices, and the halved soft-boiled egg on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 186mg