Middle Eastern · Lunch
Grilled Cheese and Herb Sandwich
Grilled pita sandwich filled with warm halloumi cheese, fresh parsley, mint and scallion, finished with lemon zest and za'atar. Pan-seared cheese and toasted bread create a crispy exterior while the cheese stays soft and creamy inside. Served warm as a handheld sandwich.
$4
10 minsPrep
8 minsCook
18 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
469Calories
21.8gProtein
27.4gFat
34.2gCarbs
2.5gSugar
3.8gFiber
1326mgSodium
72mgChol
10.2gSat Fat
385mgPotassium
563mgCalcium
2.9mgIron
0.7mcgVitamin B12
18mgVitamin C
vegetarian
low-cholesterol
mediterranean
hidden-gems
quick-lunch
vegetarian
Instructions
1
Prep
Slice the halloumi into 1/4-inch slabs. Chop the parsley and mint. Slice the scallions. Zest and juice the lemon.
2
Sear
Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the halloumi for 2 minutes per side until deep golden-brown and the cheese softens in the center.
3
Build
Split the pita pocket and tuck in the seared halloumi. Mix the herbs, scallions, za'atar, lemon zest, juice and pepper, then add to the pita.
4
Grill
Brush the outside with remaining olive oil. Grill over medium heat for 2 minutes per side until the bread is crisp and the cheese has softened further.
5
Plate
Transfer to a plate, cut diagonally, and serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 6.4 oz420g halloumi cheese
- 22 pita bread (about 60g)
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup30g parsley
- 2 tbsp6g mint
- 44 scallions
- 2 tsp2 tsp za'atar
- 1 tsp1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 pinch2 pinch black pepper
