A Cyprus and Levant favorite that sears salty halloumi until striped and golden, then serves it with lemon, mint, and olive oil.
5 min prep 6 min cook
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Slice the halloumi 1 cm thick and dry the surface.
Heat the grill pan well and place the cheese slices with space between them.
Grill each side for 3 minutes, until grill marks appear.
Add olive oil, lemon, and mint, then serve before the cheese cools.
💡 Tip: Cut the cheese into 1 cm slices; thinner slices dry out in the pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with lemon, mint, and tomato.
~260
kcal calories
16
g protein
4
g carbs
19
g fat
0.4g
Sugar
0.4g
Fiber
0.4mg
Sodium
0.5g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (75%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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