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Halloumi with tomatoes & pomegranate molasses

Halloumi with tomatoes & pomegranate molasses

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  • Easy
  • Serves 2

Salty halloumi cheese, sweet pomegranate molasses and fresh mint make a delicious combination in this quick Lebanese meze dish

  • Gluten-free
  • Vegetarian
Nutrition: per serving
NutrientUnit
kcal424
fat35g
saturates19g
carbs3g
sugars3g
fibre1g
protein24g
salt3.5g
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Ingredients

  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp za’atar
  • 225g pack halloumi , sliced
  • 5 cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • handful mint leaves , to serve
  • 1-2 tsp pomegranate seeds , to serve

Method

  • STEP 1

    Pour the olive oil into a medium bowl, add the za’atar and stir to combine. Add the halloumi and toss in the mixture until well coated.

  • STEP 2

    Heat a large griddle pan. Place the halloumi in the pan and cook for 1-2 mins, then turn over and cook for a further 1-2 mins until golden brown on both sides. After turning the halloumi, add the cherry tomatoes and move them around the pan quickly so they cook all over.

  • STEP 3

    Transfer the halloumi and tomatoes to a plate, then drizzle over the pomegranate molasses and serve with the mint leaves and pomegranate seeds scattered over.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2015

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