Description
Crispy pan-fried halloumi cheese bites drizzled with a tangy-sweet pomegranate glaze and topped with toasted almonds for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 block halloumi cheese (about 8 oz), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Pat the halloumi cubes dry with a paper towel and season lightly with black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add halloumi cubes and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, honey, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cook for 8-10 minutes until thickened into a glaze.
- Arrange the halloumi bites on a serving plate. Drizzle with the pomegranate glaze, sprinkle with toasted almonds and fresh mint. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.