Name: Grilled Halloumi Sandwiches with Za'atar and Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 حصص
Cuisine: Levantine
Ingredients: 250 g (gram) note: cut into medium-thick slices Halloumi cheese; 4 piece (count) note: sliced lengthwise Baguette or samoli rolls; 2 tbsp note: Olive oil; 1.5 tbsp note: Local za'atar with sesame seeds; 2 piece note: thinly sliced Tomato; 2 piece note: cut into thin lengthwise slices Cucumber; 0.5 cup note: Fresh mint leaves; 0.25 cup note: sliced Pitted black olives

Instructions

Heat the Pan

Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly brush it with olive oil. · 2 min
Grill the Halloumi

Place the halloumi slices in the pan and grill for two to three minutes on each side until golden brown and tender. · 5 min
Prepare the Bread

In a small bowl, mix a tablespoon of olive oil with the za'atar, then brush it evenly on the inside of the bread. · 1 min
Assemble the Sandwich

Arrange the tomato slices, cucumber, mint, and sliced olives inside each sandwich, then top immediately with the warm grilled halloumi slices. · 2 min
Serve

Close the sandwiches and serve hot or warm alongside a cup of fresh mint tea.

Nutrition / serving

380

cal

16.5

protein g

32.5

carbs g

fat g

Chef's tips

To reduce the saltiness of the halloumi cheese, soak it in warm water for ten minutes, then pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels before grilling to achieve an ideal golden sear.