Description
Golden Halloumi with Honey & Thyme is a delightful dish that elevates any meal. With its crispy, golden exterior and soft, salty center, this halloumi cheese is drizzled with sweet honey and sprinkled with fragrant thyme, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal as an appetizer or main course, this recipe takes minimal time to prepare and will impress your guests or serve as a comforting treat for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese (about 1/2 inch thick slices)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey (preferably raw or local)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Slice the halloumi into 1/2-inch thick slabs.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook halloumi slices in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drizzle honey over each slice and sprinkle thyme; let sizzle for another minute.
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the halloumi.
- Serve warm with additional thyme sprigs as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg