Roasted Halloumi with Garlic
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a simple dish I've fallen in love with that takes just 40 minutes from start to table. Roasted halloumi with garlic is one of those beautiful recipes where a few quality ingredients do all the heavy lifting. The cheese gets wonderfully golden and crispy on the outside while staying creamy within, and the garlic mellows into something sweet and nutty. Halloumi is packed with protein and calcium, making it genuinely nourishing alongside its incredible flavor. Best of all, this comes together with minimal fuss and costs very little to make, yet tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 500 ghalloumi cheese(cut into 1cm thick slices)
- 8garlic cloves(whole, unpeeled)
- 4 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 3fresh rosemary sprigs
- 3fresh thyme sprigs
- 1lemon(zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 tablespoonhoney
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Tip: A hot oven ensures the halloumi gets crispy edges while staying creamy inside.
- 2
Arrange the halloumi slices on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer without overlapping. Scatter the unpeeled garlic cloves around them.
Tip: Leave space between each slice so heat circulates evenly and edges can brown properly.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Tip: This creates an aromatic oil that will coat everything beautifully.
- 4
Brush the halloumi slices and garlic cloves with the seasoned olive oil mixture. Tuck the rosemary and thyme sprigs between the cheese and garlic.
Tip: Don't waste any of the flavoured oil—make sure everything gets coated generously.
- 5
Place in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until the halloumi is golden brown at the edges and the garlic is soft and caramelized.
Tip: The cheese should be slightly melted but still hold its shape.
- 6
Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice and raw honey. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
Tip: Adding lemon juice while still hot helps it absorb better into the warm cheese.
- 7
Transfer to a serving plate and squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins directly onto the halloumi. Serve warm with crusty bread if desired.
Tip: The roasted garlic becomes sweet and spreadable—guests will love this hidden treasure.
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