Pistachio-Crusted Halloumi with Honey and Thyme

Pistachio-Crusted Halloumi with Honey and Thyme

Ingredients

Halloumi

250 g halloumi cheese, sliced into 1 cm slabs

½ cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped

2 tbsp breadcrumbs (panko or fine crumbs)

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (plus extra for garnish)

1 large egg

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

 

Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

 

For Cooking

 

2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter

 

To Finish

 

2–3 tbsp honey

 

Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

 

Directions

 

Pat halloumi slices dry with paper towels.

 

Set up a breading station:

 

Bowl 1: flour with black pepper

 

Bowl 2: beaten egg

 

Bowl 3: chopped pistachios mixed with breadcrumbs and thyme

 

Lightly coat each halloumi slice in flour, dip into egg, then press firmly into pistachio mixture to fully coat.

 

Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.

 

Pan-fry halloumi for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.

 

Transfer to a serving plate, drizzle generously with warm honey, and sprinkle with extra thyme.

 

Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.

 

Nutritional Information (Per Serving – Approx., serves 2–3)

 

Calories: 420 kcal

 

Protein: 20 g

 

Fat: 28 g

 

Carbohydrates: 22 g

 

Fiber: 3 g

 

Sodium: 720 mg