Grilled Halloumi with Pak Choi
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a dish I absolutely love making when I want something quick yet impressive. Grilled halloumi with pak choi comes together in under an hour and honestly requires minimal effort, which is perfect for busy weeknights. The halloumi gets this wonderfully crispy exterior while staying soft inside, and the pak choi adds a lovely nutritious boost since it's packed with calcium and vitamins. The best part is that both ingredients are budget friendly and cook fast, so you can have a restaurant quality meal on your table without breaking the bank or spending hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 400 ghalloumi cheese
- 4pak choi(separate leaves)
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1lemon(halved)
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 2garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tspchili flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Slice the halloumi cheese into 1cm thick pieces.
- 3
In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
Tip: For extra flavor, let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- 4
Brush the marinade onto both sides of the halloumi slices.
- 5
Grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 6
While grilling, steam the pak choi leaves for 2-3 minutes until tender.
Tip: You can do this in a steamer or microwave.
- 7
Place the grilled halloumi on top of the steamed pak choi leaves.
- 8
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.
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