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    White Bean Tomato Bake with Halloumi

    Author: Amy Fulwood | Published: Mar 12, 2019 | Modified: May 20, 2023

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    This white bean tomato bake with halloumi is what vegetarian dinner dreams are made of! Serve with a loaf of crusty bread or a big green salad to keep it gluten free.

    So this is the second halloumi recipe in the space of a week.

    Green baking dish of halloumi, kale & white bean bake with a cloth
    Close up of halloumi and white bean bake topped with herbs

    This recipe is such a good weeknight dinner. In general halloumi recipes are often ones I turn to when I'm after a quick vegetarian meal. 

    Halloumi cooks so quickly, it's full of flavour and makes me feel so much better about cutting out the meat. I've made several variations of this halloumi bake in the past including this tomato casserole with halloumi and this halloumi bake with aubergine.

    It's a simple and easy base and then I like to add whatever I have on hand but this version is definitely one of my favourites and I'm so excited to share it with you!

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    • Why we love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to make it
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Top Tip
    • White Bean Tomato Bake FAQs
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    Overhead shot of halloumi bake with white beans on a grey background
    White bowl of halloumi, kale & white bean bake with bread on a grey background

    Why we love this recipe

    • It's vegetarian but still so full of flavour and texture thanks to the salty, squeaky halloumi and the white beans
    • It can be as spicy or mild as you like, I add a chilli because I like a little kick but you can leave it out altogether or add two if you prefer
    • It's healthy thanks to the beans and kale plus the rich tomato sauce 
    • It's naturally gluten free
    • You can add more vegetables if you want to or have something left in the fridge so it's a great clean-out-the-fridge dinner
    Spoon in halloumi bake with kale
    White bowl of halloumi, kale & white bean bake with a gold fork and a cloth

    So making this white bean tomato bake is actually super easy which is one of the main things I love about it. 

    You start off by making the tomato sauce which I add red pepper and chilli to then I season with plenty of spices to make it extra flavourful and delicious.

    Then I simply stir through the kale and white beans and bubble for a couple of minutes before tipping into a baking dish, topping with halloumi slices and popping in the oven.

    Just a few minutes later it comes out bubbling and browned and it's so super delicious.

    Overhead shot of halloumi, kale & white bean bake on a grey background with bread and herbs
    Overhead shot of wooden spoon taking a scoop of halloumi bake

    Ingredients

    • Red Onion: I like the sweetness of the red onion here but you could use normal onions if you prefer
    • Garlic: The more the better is pretty much my life motto
    • Red Pepper: Or whichever colour you prefer
    • Red Chilli: Leave out if you don't like any heat
    • Chopped Tomatoes
    • Spices: I used smoked paprika, cumin, dried oregano and coriander
    • White Beans: I went for cannellini beans but any other white bean will do
    • Halloumi
    Side on shot of halloumi and kale bake with bread in the background
    Overhead shot of halloumi bake with beans on a grey background with bread and herbs

    How to make it

    1. Start the sauce: Heat the oil and fry the onion followed by the garlic, pepper and chilli.
    2. Finish the sauce: Add the spices followed by the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer then add the kale and stir until wilted then add the white beans.
    3. Make the bake: Pour the sauce into a baking dish and top with halloumi slices. Place in the oven until browned and bubbling.

    Keep scrolling to get the full printable recipe...

    Overhead shot of halloumi bake on a grey background with a gold fork

    Substitutions

    • Beans: I love the added texture of cannellini beans in this recipe but you could also try a different bean or even chickpeas as an alternative
    • Halloumi: I love the texture of halloumi in this white bean tomato bake but there are so many other options - try crumbling feta or grating cheddar over the top if you want another cheese
    • Vegan: You can easily make this recipe vegan by simply leaving the halloumi out. Alternatively, you could place slices of tofu on top instead of the halloumi

    Variations

    • Make it meaty: If you want to add meat to this recipe you could stir some shredded cooked chicken through the tomato mixture or fry up some chorizo to sprinkle over with the halloumi

    Storage

    Leftovers of this recipe will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to three days. Just remember that leftover cooked halloumi changes texture once it has cooled.

    Top Tip

    If the halloumi isn't browning in the oven then try switching to the broiler for a couple of minutes.

    Overhead shot of a white bowl of halloumi, kale & white bean bake on a grey background

    White Bean Tomato Bake FAQs

    What should I serve with this recipe?

    I love this tomato bake served with plenty of crusty bread to soak up that delicious sauce. A big green salad would also be delicious.

    Can I make this recipe ahead?

    If you want to prep this recipe ahead of time I would recommend completing everything up to the end of step 2. Store the tomato and bean mixture in the fridge until ready to serve then transfer to a baking dish and continue with the rest of the recipe.

    Can I make this recipe all in one pan?

    Absolutely! Just make sure you use an oven proof pan or pot, then you can just add the halloumi directly to the top of the tomato mixture and pop in the oven.

    White bowl of halloumi bake with bread on a grey surface

    Related

    Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

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      Fried Halloumi & Tomatoes with White Beans
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      Halloumi Pasta with Tahini Dressing
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      Breakfast Skillet with Spicy Beans
    • Butter bean stew in a white casserole dish
      Smoky Bean Stew with Kale

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    Recipe

    White bowl of halloumi, kale & white bean bake with a gold fork and a cloth

    White Bean Tomato Bake with Halloumi

    This halloumi, kale & white bean bake is what vegetarian dinner dreams are made of! Serve with a loaf of crusty bread or a big green salad to keep it gluten free.
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 383kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • Salt and Pepper
    • 1 Red Onion chopped
    • 4 cloves Garlic crushed
    • 1 Red Pepper chopped
    • 1 Red Chilli deseeded and chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
    • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
    • 2 400g tins Chopped Tomatoes
    • 100 g Kale chopped
    • 1 400g tin Cannellini Beans drained and rinsed
    • 250 g Halloumi sliced
    UK Measures - US Measures

    Instructions

    • Heat the oven to 220°C/430°F. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes until beginning to soften then add the garlic, pepper and chilli and fry for another 5 minutes.
    • Season well with salt and pepper then add all the spices and stir to coat, cook for another minute. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and bring to a simmer then add the kale, cook for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the kale has wilted. 
    • Add the beans then tip the mixture into a baking dish. Top with the halloumi slices then place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the halloumi is browned.
    Nutrition Facts
    White Bean Tomato Bake with Halloumi
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 383 Calories from Fat 171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19g29%
    Saturated Fat 11g55%
    Sodium 1266mg53%
    Potassium 698mg20%
    Carbohydrates 33g11%
    Fiber 8g32%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 23g46%
    Vitamin A 4630IU93%
    Vitamin C 106.6mg129%
    Calcium 809mg81%
    Iron 5.7mg32%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
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    Comments

    1. Corrie Cooks says

      March 16, 2019 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      I have been intending to follow a total gluten free diet and for this purpose, I was collecting gluten-free recipes. So, I checked this recipe out and I think, it will be a treat to my taste buds. Can I use red or Black beans instead of white, as I'm not very fond of white beans? Will the recipe remain gluten-free with other types of
      Beans?

      Reply
      • Amy says

        March 17, 2019 at 10:50 pm

        Hi Corrie, yes absolutely feel free to switch out for a different type of bean!

        Reply
    2. Cathy says

      March 13, 2019 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      Love every ingredient in this recipe what a great combination...just reading this recipe makes me feel healthier! Thanks for such a great vegetarian idea!

      Reply
    3. Linda says

      March 13, 2019 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      This is just the kind of recipe I like when trying to figure out how to get rid of all the leftovers in my fridge. I love the fact that the sauce has just about everything in it and all you have to do is place the halloumi on top. So easy and great for Meatless Monday.

      Reply
    4. Rosa says

      March 13, 2019 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      This dish looks so comforting and flavourful. I’ve never had halloumi before so this is definitely going on the must try list.

      Reply
    5. Danielle Wolter says

      March 13, 2019 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      can you believe i've never had halloumi before? I'm wondering how easy it is to find in thee states because this sounds incredible!!

      Reply
    6. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      March 13, 2019 at 10:15 am

      This looks like such a delicious dinner option. My whole family loves halloumi so this would go down a treat.

      Reply
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