Sizzling Halloumi Cheese With Fava Beans And Mint Recipes

SIZZLING HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH FAVA BEANS AND MINT

Steps:

• If using fresh fava beans, blanch beans in medium saucepan of boiling salted water 2 minutes; transfer to bowl of ice water. Peel beans. If using fresh peas, blanch in same saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer peas to ice water; cool. Drain peas.
• Place fava beans, peas, olive oil, 2 tablespoons mint leaves, and lemon peel in large skillet. Cook over medium heat until warmed through, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide vegetable mixture among 6 plates.
• Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add cheese slices and fry until golden, about 1 minute per side. Arrange 3 cheese slices atop vegetables on each plate. Drizzle with lemon juice, top with peperoncini, garnish with lemon wedges and mint sprigs, and serve immediately.

HALLOUMI CHEESE FINGERS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi sticks, and cook until the cheese turns light, golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice, oregano, and pepper to serve.

HALLOUMI THREE-BEAN SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE-HARISSA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook each halloumi slab on all 4 sides, about 5 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool slightly; cut into 1/4-inch cubes.
• While cheese is cooking, whisk pomegranate vinegar, honey, harissa, olive oil, and black pepper together in a dressing jar. Set aside.
• Combine black beans, kidney beans, white beans, onion, mint, and cilantro in a bowl and toss with a spoon. Add cooked halloumi. Drizzle vinaigrette dressing over salad and toss to coat. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes.

GRILLED ROMAINE AND HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH MINT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk oil, vinegar, 1 tablespoon mint, mustard, and garlic in small bowl; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Brush lettuce and onion slices with dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill onion slices until charred in spots and softened, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to platter; separate rings. Grill lettuce until charred in spots and slightly wilted, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer 2 wedges to each of 4 plates. Grill Halloumi until charred in spots and softened, about 2 minutes per side, depending on brand used.
• Scatter onion rings over lettuce. Divide Halloumi among plates. Drizzle with additional dressing, sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon mint, and serve immediately.

FRESH FAVA BEANS WITH HIBISCUS SALT AND MINT

Steps:

• Pulse hibiscus flowers in a spice grinder until finely ground. Pour into a small jar; add salt. Shake until blended.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Cook garlic slices until sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add fava beans and chicken stock; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until fava bean skins begin to wrinkle, about 6 minutes. Uncover and cook for 1 minute more.
• Transfer fava beans to a serving dish. Discard garlic. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over fava beans. Garnish with hibiscus salt and mint.