HALLOUMI WITH TOMATOES & POMEGRANATE MOLASSES

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

Provided by Tony Kitous

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Supper

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 3.5 milligram of sodium

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