Is halloumi cheese low carb?

Yes. It is rich in protein and has low carbohydrates. So it is great for low carb diets.

How do you grill halloumi without sticking?

Olive oil helps the cheese to cook on the grill without sticking. So brush both sides of halloumi cheese well with olive oil and then put them on the grill.

Can you eat halloumi cheese without cooking it?

Yes, you can eat it uncooked. However, you might find it too salty. Taste it and decide for yourself. Soak it for about 15 minutes if needed before serving. You can match raw halloumi with watermelon or grate it on pasta.

Grilled Halloumi

Name: Grilled Halloumi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 package (8 oz) halloumi cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup olive oil; ½ cup basil; 1 clove garlic; A pinch of salt (optional); Cherry tomatoes; Green peppers

Grilled Halloumi

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Halloumi cheese cut in thick slices and grilled. Then they are served with tomatoes, peppers and a basil olive oil sauce.

Author: Zerrin & Yusuf
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Category: Snack
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Turkish
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Cheese:

1 package (8 oz) halloumi cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce:

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup basil
1 clove garlic
A pinch of salt (optional)

Optional serving:

Cherry tomatoes
Green peppers

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Instructions

Cut the halloumi in thick slices (about ⅓ inch).
Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil.
Heat the grill or grill pan at medium high heat (or use a regular non-stick pan).
Put the cheese slices in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden.
Optionally, you can cook some tomatoes and peppers in the same pan.
To make the dressing sauce, put olive oil, basil, garlic and salt into a food processor and blend until combined.
Put the grilled cheese and vegetables on a plate, drizzle the herbed oil sauce over them and serve warm.

Notes

If you find halloumi cheese salty, soak it for about 30 minutes. Pat dry and then slice.
Don’t slice the cheese very thin. Make them thick, about ⅓ inch.
The grill or grill pan should be heated (medium-high) before putting the halloumi slices on it.
Don’t over-cook. 2-3 minutes per side is enough.
Serve it immediately. It gets a little tough as it cools down.
Serve with extra drizzle of the oil sauce.
It is best to eat these fresh right after it is cooked.
To store: If you somehow have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.
To reheat: You can reheat them in a pan over low heat for a minute or so.
Optional serving ingredients are not included in the nutrition facts.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 804
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 1400.5 mg
Fat: 78 g
Carbohydrates: 0.7 g
Protein: 28.3 g
Cholesterol: 99.6 mg

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