Vegetables roasted until blackened, not burned, tossed with orzo and roasted Halloumi cheese make a simple and flavorful dish that you can prepare on the grill outside or in a grill pan inside.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Servings: 2people
Author: Marinka
Ingredients
1bundle asparagus
1red bell pepper
1/2onion
1zucchini
1/2cuporzo
8ouncesHalloumi cheese
2tablespoonsolive oil
salt and pepper
garlic
Instructions
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill on medium high heat
Cook the orzo in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain in a colander.
Cut the vegetables to your desired pieces, toss the vegetables in 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Grill the vegetables until they have grill marks all over, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the orzo to the grill dish and create grill marks. Bake another 4 minutes until the vegetables go from grilled to blackened, but be careful don't burn them.
Mix orzo with vegetables and cheese, add salt & pepper to taste, minced garlic (optional) and serve.