Description
This Grilled Halloumi Cheese recipe is the ultimate delight for cheese lovers. With a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy inside, this Mediterranean dish is bursting with flavor. Perfect for a quick appetizer or a light meal, your taste buds will thank you for this simple yet incredibly delicious recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slabs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare Halloumi: Lightly brush both sides of the halloumi slices with olive oil and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
- Grill Halloumi: Place the slices on the hot grill and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown grill marks appear and the cheese is warmed through but not melted.
- Serve: Remove from the grill, transfer to a serving plate, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cheese, and garnish with chopped parsley or mint if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Notes:
- Halloumi doesn’t melt, making it ideal for grilling.
- Serve it with salads, grain bowls, or alongside roasted vegetables.
- For extra flavor, marinate in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 15–30 minutes before grilling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
