Halloumi is a slightly rubbery and firm cheese that is delicious but on the salty side. The texture reminds me of a thick feta, but it has a different flavor profile. Halloumi has one unique quality: you can grill or fry it! When heated, Halloumi gets creamy and its saltiness subsides, making it into a robust, savory morsel.
Ingredients
- ½ pound Halloumi cheese, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
- 1 tablespoon MCT oil or melted unsalted butter
- 6 slices prosciutto
- ¼ cup pesto
- ½ cup chopped yellow tomato
- Fresh marjoram or basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
How to Make It
- Preheat a grill or panini maker to medium-high heat.
- Brush each side of the cheese slices with MCT oil or melted butter. Place onto the hot grill or panini maker for 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown with grill marks. Meanwhile, place the prosciutto onto a serving platter, leaving a little space between each slice.
- Remove the cheese slices from the grill and divide equally among the prosciutto. Sprinkle evenly with the pesto and yellow tomato. Sprinkle a few fresh marjoram or basil leaves around the platter, if desired. Serve warm.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 185 kcal Calories from Fat: 135 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 15 g 43% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
carbohydrates 1.3 g 1% |
Protein 11.3 g 23% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |