Description
Grilled Halloumi with Honey Lime Chili Glaze is a delightful vegetarian appetizer featuring perfectly grilled halloumi cheese slices coated in a sweet and tangy glaze. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is bursting with flavors of honey, lime, and a hint of chili heat, making it a delicious addition to any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slabs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare Halloumi: Pat the halloumi slices dry and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Make Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, chili flakes, and black pepper to make the glaze.
- Grill Halloumi: Grill the halloumi for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden grill marks appear. During the last minute, brush with the honey lime chili glaze.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the grill, drizzle with any remaining glaze, garnish with cilantro or parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Halloumi is a firm cheese that retains its shape when grilled, ideal for this recipe.
- For enhanced flavor, allow the glaze to sit for 10 minutes before brushing onto the cheese.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a fresh salad or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
