Grilled Halloumi with Za'atar and Olive Oil
This grilled halloumi with za'atar seasoning is a simple yet delicious treat. Homemade za'atar is terrific way to add zing and enhance your roasted chicken, hummus, or even some grilled halloumi.
Servings 6
Calories 297kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon sumac
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 8 oz Halloumi
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3-4 pita rounds
Instructions
- Add sesame to a small skillet over medium heat. Stir often until seeds are toasted, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Add thyme and oregano in your mortar and pestle and grind into a fine powder. Mix in sumac and sea salt and cooled sesame seeds and set aside.
- Prepare grill for medium-high heat.
- Brush both sides of pita rounds with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Cut halloumi into ¼ to ⅓-inch thick slices and brush both sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Add halloumi and pita rounds to hot grill until seared, about 1-minute for each side. Use a metal spatula to slide under cheese to loosen before flipping over and grilling the other side.
- Return grilled pita rounds to serving dish and top with grilled halloumi.
- Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle generously with 1-tablespoon of prepared za'atar spice mix. Serve with extra za'atar on the side.
Notes
TO STORE: Store your za'atar in an airtight container, like a glass spice bottle or mason jar, for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 684mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
