Description
Grilled Halloumi with Honey Lime Chili Glaze is a delicious vegetarian appetizer featuring salty halloumi cheese grilled to perfection and drizzled with a sweet and spicy glaze. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for summer gatherings or as part of a mezze platter.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese (sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- fresh cilantro or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare Halloumi: Lightly brush both sides of the halloumi slices with olive oil.
- Grill Halloumi: Grill the halloumi for 2–3 minutes per side until grill marks form and the cheese is golden and softened.
- Make Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, chili flakes, and smoked paprika.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the grilled halloumi from the heat, place on a serving platter, drizzle with the honey lime chili glaze, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Best enjoyed warm.
- Serve with grilled flatbread, over a salad, or as part of a mezze platter.
- Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
