CRISPY GRAINS AND HALLOUMI WITH SMASHED CUCUMBERS
This vegetarian sheet-pan meal is inspired by crispy rice dishes like tahdig, fried rice and pegao, but, instead of white rice, this recipe calls for whole grains like brown rice, wheat berries or farro. For best results, spread the grains and chickpeas on a sheet pan and pat lightly with a paper towel to remove moisture before cooking - the drier they are, the more they'll crisp up. Then top everything with smashed cucumbers that have been combined with citrus and fresh herbs. As the whole grains cook, the cucumbers marinate, releasing sweet, grassy juices that are then used as a dressing. (You can also use the liquid on a simple panzanella or a baby-green salad.)
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, grains and rice, salads and dressings, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the broiler on high with a rack six or fewer inches from the heat source. Put the grains, halloumi and chickpeas on a sheet pan to air dry while you prepare the other ingredients. (You can do this up to a day ahead and refrigerate the sheet pan.)
- Meanwhile, smash the cucumbers with the side of your knife until they're craggy and split. Coarsely chop into irregular 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer the cucumbers and any liquid on the cutting board to a small bowl and season with salt. Finely grate about 1 teaspoon of the citrus zest over the cucumbers, then squeeze in 3 tablespoons juice. Cut any remaining citrus into wedges for serving. Add the herbs and 1 tablespoon olive oil, stir to combine and set aside. (Cucumbers can be prepared up to 3 hours in advance.)
- Add remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and the cumin to the sheet pan. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, spread in an even layer, and broil, shaking the pan occasionally or tossing with a fork, until the chickpeas start to pop and everything is crisped and golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Serve the grain-bean mixture topped with the cucumbers and the dressing in the bowl. Season to taste with salt, pepper, citrus juice and olive oil.
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Nabiul Hasan
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Success Osarumen
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook grains. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.
Ch Tayyab
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the crispy grains and halloumi.
Fredrick David Kametu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as good as the picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Stalin Chidiya
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, so I left them out of the dish. It was still good, but I think it would have been better with the cucumbers.
Mursu
[email protected]I thought this dish was a bit bland. I think it would have been better with a more flavorful dressing.
parvez siyal
[email protected]This dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
MEOW_HAHA
[email protected]I found the halloumi to be a bit too salty for my taste.
Gorkhe FF
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my grains turned out mushy. I think I added too much water.
Lauriana Aurelien
[email protected]I used farro instead of quinoa and it turned out great. This dish is really versatile.
Bernie black
[email protected]I added some chopped fresh herbs to the smashed cucumbers for extra flavor. It was a great addition!
Riaz Burhan
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It's also great for meal prep - you can make a big batch of grains and halloumi on the weekend and then assemble the dish throughout the week.
Pandhi Faqeer
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful and satisfying.
Froguto
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover grains. I had some quinoa and barley that I needed to use up, and this recipe was the perfect solution.
Shelby Byrd
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of halloumi, but I loved it in this dish. The salty flavor of the cheese paired perfectly with the sweet and tangy smashed cucumbers.
Leonis Topalli
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever grains I have on hand. I also appreciate that the recipe is flexible - you can add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.
Nalubega Madrine
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The grains were crispy and flavorful, the halloumi was perfectly grilled, and the smashed cucumbers added a nice refreshing touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Keshob Saha
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of crispy grains, halloumi, and smashed cucumbers was perfect. I loved the salty flavor of the halloumi and the freshness of the cucumbers. The grains were also cooked perfectly - they were crispy o