Grilled Halloumi with Roasted Pumpkin
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely restaurant quality. Halloumi is fantastic for grilling since it has a high melting point and gets this gorgeous golden crust, while the roasted pumpkin becomes wonderfully caramelized and sweet. Pumpkin is packed with vitamin A, which is great for your eyes and immune system. The combination of crispy cheese, tender pumpkin, and a balsamic glaze is simply irresistible, and best of all, most of these ingredients are affordable staples you probably already have at home.
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Ingredients
- 400 ghalloumi cheese
- 1 mediumpumpkin(peeled, deseeded and cut into cubes)
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 sprigfresh rosemary
- 2 tbspbalsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsphoney
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and rosemary. Add the cubed pumpkin and toss to coat.
- 3
Transfer the pumpkin to a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until tender.
- 4
Slice the Halloumi into 1 cm thick pieces.
- 5
Grill the Halloumi for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and heated through.
- 6
In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey and heat over medium heat until bubbling. Drizzle the glaze over the grilled Halloumi.
- 7
Serve the grilled Halloumi with the roasted pumpkin.
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