Grilled Halloumi with Asparagus
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's one of my go to dinners when I want something impressive but totally simple. Halloumi is fantastic because it has a high melting point, so it actually gets golden and crispy on the grill instead of melting into a puddle. The asparagus cooks right alongside it, and both are ready in about thirty minutes. What I love most is that this dish is budget friendly and requires minimal prep, just some chopping and marinating. Plus, asparagus is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, so you're getting something genuinely good for you. The lemon and balsamic vinegar bring everything together with brightness and depth. It's the kind of meal that tastes fancy but feels effortless.
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Ingredients
- 400 ghalloumi cheese
- 20asparagus
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 mediumlemon(halved)
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1 tspfresh thyme(chopped)
- 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 2 tbspbalsamic vinegar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Slice the halloumi into 1cm thick pieces.
- 3
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, thyme, and minced garlic.
Tip: Marinate the halloumi in this mixture for 15 minutes.
- 4
Grill the marinated halloumi for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and slightly charred.
- 5
Cook the asparagus in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until tender.
Tip: Drain and set aside.
- 6
Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the grilled halloumi and asparagus before serving.
Tip: Optional: serve with a side of whole-grain bread.
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