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Honey Glazed Halloumi & Seared Herbed Tomatoes

Halloumi is an excellent grilling cheese originating from Cyprus, with a mozzarella-like chewy texture and salty brined flavour. This recipe combines the salted halloumi with the sweetness of honey, tanginess of tomatoes and boost of herbs. It's like an explosion of flavours in your mouth!

Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins
Servings 4
Ingredients
    Halloumi
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp honey
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme (chopped)
  • 1 lemon squeeze
    • Roasted Tomatoes
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 tsp Asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 tsp crushed red chilli peppers
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp balsamic truffle oil (optional)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Coarse Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
    Halloumi
  1. Heat skillet on medium heat with olive oil. Add halloumi and cook on each side for 2 mins until golden brown. Drizzle honey and thyme and toss to coat and caramelize for 1 min. Remove from heat and squeeze lemon on top.
    2. Roasted Tomatoes
  2. Heat skillet on medium high heat with olive oil. Add asafoetida and crushed red chilli peppers and roast for 1 mins. Add tomatoes, basil and fresh thyme and let cook, tossing continuously for 5-7 mins. Once tomatoes soften add sugar, optional balsamic truffle oil and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. PLATING: Transfer roasted tomatoes to a plate and top with halloumi. Serve with buttered crusted bread!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 93.01kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.49g10%
Saturated Fat 0.83g5%
Sodium 287.04mg12%
Potassium 265.13mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 9.61g4%
Dietary Fiber 2.15g9%
Sugars 6.09g
Protein 1.25g3%
Vitamin A 47 IU
Vitamin C 28.47 mg
Calcium 30.97 mg
Iron 1.07 mg
Vitamin E 1.45 IU
Vitamin K 19.11 mcg
Thiamin 0.04 mg
Riboflavin 0.03 mg
Niacin 0.62 mg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Folate 18.07 mcg
Phosphorus 28.97 mg
Magnesium 17.21 mg
Zinc 0.23 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: halloumi, herbed tomatoes, tomatoes. honey
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