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Roasted Halloumi with Lountza

Cultural Context

Originating from Cyprus, Roasted Halloumi with Lountza reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, combining the salty, creamy texture of halloumi with the smoky flavor of lountza, a traditional Cypriot cured pork. This dish is often enjoyed as a part of meze platters, celebrating communal dining and local ingredients. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Cyprus, often featured in Mediterranean-inspired menus worldwide.

CypriotCYmain
25 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb lountza
2 cups tomatoes, diced
8 oz halloumi
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 cup olives, pitted
2 tablespoons oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

halloumi

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: paneer

Tofu is lower in calories, while paneer is more affordable.

lountza

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: smoked ham

Smoked turkey offers a leaner option, while smoked ham is often less expensive.

1

Lay tomatoes over the lountza.

2

Place halloumi on top of the tomatoes.

3

Add mushrooms around the dish.

4

Scatter olives around the tin.

5

Sprinkle with oregano, pepper, and a bit of salt.

6

Drizzle olive oil over the ingredients.

7

Crush garlic and add to the olive oil before drizzling.

8

Put in a hot oven at 200 degrees Celsius for about 20 to 30 minutes.

9

Remove from the oven and serve on a bed of wild rocket.

Cooking Techniques

roasting

Equipment Needed

baking trayovenknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Halloumi LountzaCypriot Halloumi

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