Grilled Halloumi Cheese and Figs with Nectarines and Almonds

halloumi cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Tofu provides a lower-calorie option, while mozzarella is more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds offer similar crunch with fewer calories, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Slice halloumi cheese into 1/4 inch thick slices.

Chop 1 nectarine and set aside.

Toast 1/4 cup of almonds in a toaster oven or stovetop until golden and chop roughly.

Slice fresh figs in half and set aside.

Preheat the grill and brush it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Place figs on the grill sliced side down and grill for about 2 minutes until softened.

Flip figs and grill for another 2 minutes until grill marks appear.

Remove figs from the grill and let them cool.

In a clean pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil for grilling halloumi.

Place halloumi slices on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and grill marks appear.

Remove halloumi from the grill and let it rest.

Quarter the grilled figs and place them in a bowl.

Mix in the chopped nectarine and set aside.

Plate one piece of grilled halloumi and top with the fig and nectarine mixture.

Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with minced thyme and chopped almonds.

Cooking Techniques

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