Evening meal

Halloumi and Mediterranean vegetable traybake

Name: Halloumi and Mediterranean vegetable traybake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 portions
Ingredients: 225 g halloumi, sliced; 1 whole aubergine, cubed; 1 whole courgette, sliced; 1 whole red pepper, sliced; 150 g cherry tomatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 cloves garlic, crushed

Roasted aubergine, courgette and peppers with halloumi, a vegetarian Mediterranean-style evening meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 40 min
Portions: 2

Easy
Trying to conceive
Vegetarian
Mediterranean-style
Gluten-free

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Portions

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Vegan alternative: use firm tofu, sliced instead of halloumi

Ingredients

For 2 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
Step 2. Toss the aubergine, courgette, pepper and tomatoes with olive oil, garlic and oregano in a roasting tray.
Step 3. Roast for 20 minutes.
Step 4. Add the halloumi slices to the tray and roast for a further 10 minutes until golden.
Step 5. Check the vegetables are tender and the halloumi is piping hot before serving.

Allergens for your selection

Contains: Milk

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Food-Safety Notes

Wash all vegetables thoroughly before cooking.
Reheat leftovers only once, until piping hot throughout.
No alcohol is included in this recipe.

Supplements and drinks

The NHS advises taking a 400 microgram folic acid supplement every day while trying for a baby and until you are 12 weeks pregnant. Folate-containing foods do not replace that supplement. Some people are advised to take a higher dose — ask your GP.
The NHS advises considering a daily 10 microgram vitamin D supplement, particularly between October and early March.
The NHS advises avoiding alcohol if you could become pregnant, and limiting caffeine to 200mg a day in pregnancy. Recipes here contain no alcohol.

Allergens

Contains: Milk

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Storage, freezing and reheating

In the fridge: Cool within 1–2 hours and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Freezing: Not suitable for freezing.
Reheating: Reheat until piping hot throughout if eating the next day.
Reheating limit: Reheat once only, then discard any leftovers.

Approximate nutrition per portion

Energy: 390 kcal
Protein: 20 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fibre: 7 g
Fat: 25 g
Saturated fat: 12 g
Salt: 1.6 g
Calcium: 480 mg
Folate: 55 µg

All figures are approximate and will vary with the products and portion sizes you use.

Key nutrients: Calcium, Folate.

Sources

Vitamins and minerals — Calcium — NHS, reviewed 25 July 2026
The Eatwell Guide — NHS, reviewed 25 July 2026

Written by Antega Editorial Team · Reviewed status: Published · Last reviewed 25 July 2026

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