Paleo Bean and Halloumi Stew

Warm up with this hearty Paleo Bean and Halloumi Stew—a vibrant, vegetable-packed dish brimming with nutritious zucchini, eggplant, carrots, and red bell pepper, all simmered in a flavorful blend of tomatoes, vegetable stock, paprika, and cumin. While this recipe skips traditional legumes to stay paleo-friendly, the rich, stew-like consistency satisfies every craving for comfort food. The crowning glory is crispy, golden-brown halloumi cheese, which adds a savory, protein-rich twist. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this one-pot wonder is ready in under an hour and garnished with fresh parsley for a bright, herby finish. Serve it piping hot and let its Mediterranean flavors transport you!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium, diced Zucchini
• 1 medium, diced Eggplant
• 1 large, diced Red bell pepper
• 2 medium, sliced Carrot
• 2 large, chopped Tomatoes
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced Onion
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 ounces Halloumi cheese
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the onion and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the zucchini, eggplant, red bell pepper, and carrot. Cook for another 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the tomatoes, vegetable stock, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

While the stew simmers, slice the halloumi cheese into 1/4-inch thick pieces.

Step 7

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Fry the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.

Step 9

Once the stew is done, remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve the stew into bowls, top with fried halloumi slices, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2337.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1968.1

Total Fat 126.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8828.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.8g	0%
Total Sugars 81.5g
Protein 86.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2408.7mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 4557.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 28.0%