Grilled Halloumi with Caramelized Onions
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners that feels fancy enough for company. The beauty of halloumi is that it has a high melting point, so it actually gets this gorgeous golden crust when you grill it instead of melting into a puddle. Paired with sweet caramelized onions and fresh herbs, it's absolutely delicious and comes together in under an hour. Red onions are packed with antioxidants that support heart health, making this dish as nourishing as it is satisfying. Best of all, it costs just a few dollars to make and requires minimal prep work, so you can have an impressive meal on the table without spending your evening in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 400 ghalloumi cheese
- 2 mediumred onion(sliced)
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 1 tbspbalsamic vinegar
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- 1 tspfresh thyme(chopped)
- 2 tbspfresh parsley(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add sliced onions and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Reduce heat to low, add balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and chopped thyme.
Tip: Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 5
Slice halloumi into 1-inch thick pieces and add to the grill.
Tip: Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- 6
Serve grilled halloumi with caramelized onions, garnished with fresh parsley.
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