A colorful plate with vibrantly hued bell peppers stuffed to the brim with nutty quinoa and golden grilled halloumi chunks. The peppers are garnished with fresh cilantro and drizzled with a lusciously creamy chipotle lime dressing, creating a stunning contrast of colors: the bright reds of the peppers, the creamy whites of the dressing, the green of the cilantro, and the gold of the halloumi. The dish is served on a rustic wooden board for a cozy, homey touch. A few scattered lime wedges add the finishing touch.

Grilled Halloumi & Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers with Chipotle Lime Dressing

Name: Grilled Halloumi & Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers with Chipotle Lime Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: halloumi cheese, 225g sliced and grilled; red bell peppers, 2 large halved and deseeded; quinoa, 3/4 cup cooked; black beans, 1/2 cup cooked; onion, 1/2 thinly sliced; garlic, 2 cloves minced; olive oil, 2 tablespoons plus extra for drizzling; lime, one zest and juice; chipotle chilli paste, 1 teaspoon none; greek yogurt, 3 tablespoon none; fresh cilantro, handful chopped; salt and pepper, to taste none

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: December 03, 2025

This dish combines the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean with the zest and spice that's signature to Mexican cuisine. At the heart of this recipe is grilled halloumi, a versatile Mediterranean cheese that offers a pleasing texture and unique taste. This is complemented by quinoa, bell peppers and black beans, all tied together with a chipotle lime dressing that adds a vibrant, tangy touch.

Ingredients (for 2)

Halloumi cheese - 225g - sliced and grilled
Red bell peppers - 2 large - halved and deseeded
Quinoa - 3/4 cup - cooked
Black beans - 1/2 cup - cooked
Onion - 1/2 - thinly sliced
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - plus extra for drizzling
Lime - one - zest and juice
Chipotle chilli paste - 1 teaspoon - none
Greek yogurt - 3 tablespoon - none
Fresh cilantro - handful - chopped
Salt and pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥⏲️⬆️

Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🧀🍽️🔥

Grill the halloumi cheese until it becomes golden, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Step 3 - 🫑🔥💧

Drizzle olive oil over the halved and deseeded bell peppers, then place them under the preheated grill for 10 minutes, or until they soften.
Step 4 - 🧅🍽️✨

In a pan heated over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the thinly sliced onions, then cook until they become translucent.
Step 5 - 🥘🧄🕰️

Add the minced garlic to the pan and sautée for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant.
Step 6 - 🥘🌾🥫

Mix in the cooked quinoa and black beans into the pan and stir until well combined.
Step 7 - 🫑🌾🥫

Remove the bell peppers from the grill and fill each half with the mixture of quinoa and black beans.
Step 8 - 🫑🧀🔥

Place the grilled halloumi cheese on top of the stuffed bell peppers, then place them back under the grill for 5 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Step 9 - 🍋🌶️🥣

Mix together the lime zest, lime juice, chipotle chili paste, and greek yogurt. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
Step 10 - 🍽️🌿😋

Pour the dressing over the grilled stuffed bell peppers, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve.

Additional

To make this recipe even more Mexican, you could add a spoonful of guacamole or a sprinkle of chopped jalapenos. If you desire a crunch factor, try adding roasted pumpkin seeds. Kids can help with stuffing the bell peppers, stirring the ingredients, and garnishing the final product. This meal is not only delicious and healthy but also a great conversation starter for guests, allowing you to explain the unconventional fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican flavors.