Grilled Halloumi with Lotus Root
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 45 minutes from start to table. The combination of crispy, squeaky halloumi cheese with tender lotus root might sound unusual, but the balsamic glaze brings everything together beautifully. What I love most is that lotus root is packed with fiber and resistant starch, which is really good for your digestion. Plus, all the ingredients are affordable and easy to find at most grocery stores. It's impressive enough to serve to guests but simple enough that you won't stress in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 4halloumi cheese
- 2 mediumlotus root(peeled and sliced)
- 237 mlbalsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsphoney
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 2 tbspfresh parsley(chopped)
- 1lemon(cut into wedges)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half.
Tip: This will take about 10 minutes.
- 3
Slice the halloumi into 1-inch thick slices.
- 4
Toss the sliced lotus root in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 6
Grill the lotus root for 4-5 minutes per side until crispy.
- 7
Drizzle the grilled halloumi and lotus root with the reduced balsamic glaze.
- 8
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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