Grilled Halloumi & Mediterranean Vegetable Towers with Poached Eggs

A 520-calorie Breakfast recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 1 medium courgette
• 1 small aubergine
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 150g halloumi cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prep: Slice the courgette and aubergine into 0.5cm thick rounds. Deseed and slice the bell peppers into similar-sized pieces. Slice the halloumi into 0.5cm thick slabs.
2. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the courgette, aubergine, and bell peppers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the vegetables for 3-4 minutes per side, or until tender and lightly charred. Grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly softened.
4. While the vegetables and halloumi are grilling, poach the eggs. Fill a small saucepan with about 3 inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Carefully crack each egg into a separate small bowl, then gently slide them into the simmering water. Cook for 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk.
5. To assemble, alternate stacking grilled vegetables and halloumi slices on two plates, forming two towers. Top each tower with a freshly poached egg.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra grind of black pepper if desired.