Fried Halloumi with Kalamatas and Mint 79
Salty, golden-fried Halloumi cheese is tossed with brined Kalamatas and softened with fresh mint.
Fried Halloumi with Kalamatas and Mint Prep Time: 5
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Ingredients 8 oz. (225g) Halloumi 1 TB. avocado oil 1 TB. extra-virgin olive oil 12 large Kalamata olives 1
⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 TB. fresh mint, chopped 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Nutrition per Serving 79% Protein 19% Fat
2% 1.7:1
Net Carb Ratio
250 22g Protein 12g Total Carbohydrate 1g Dietary Fiber 0g Net Carbohydrate 1g Calories Fat
Cook Time:
5 mins
Yield:
2 cups
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Slice Halloumi into 3⁄4-inch (2cm) cubes. Pat cubes dry with a paper towel.
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add avocado oil. Wait for 15 seconds.
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Place Halloumi cubes in hot oil. Cook for 30 to 45 seconds, or until a deep, golden-brown crust forms. Use a spatula to turn cubes and brown opposite side.
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Transfer cubes to a small serving dish. Drizzle with remaining avocado oil from the skillet.
Add extra-virgin olive oil, Kalamata olives, black pepper, mint, and lemon juice, and gently toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Variation: To make Spicy Halloumi and
Castelvetranos, replace Kalamata olives with buttery Castelvetrano olives and use 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes instead of mint.
Serving Size:
⁄2 cup
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Because Halloumi is heated early in its production, it won’t melt when fried like other cheeses.