HP – Squidgy Fried Halloumi with Crushed Nuts
- Updated on May 31, 2022
HP – Squidgy Fried Halloumi with Crushed Nuts
Fried halloumi absolutely rocks! We can’t get enough of the stuff and this quick recipe is another sure-fire, high-protein winner!
Servings:2 servings
Calories:653kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown rice
- 14 oz sweet peppers
- 7 oz halloumi cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 10 cashews
- 1 handful pomegranate seeds (frozen is easiest)
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cumin, ground
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 tbsp water
- Salt to taste
- ¼ bunch dill, fresh
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to packet instructions.
- Give the peppers a quick clean and dice into small pieces, removing the seeds.
- Thinly slice the onion into half-moon shapes, and start them frying in olive oil on a low heat until soft. Add the peppers after a couple of minutes. Fry for another five minutes.
- In the meantime, peel and dice or crush the garlic. Chop the cashews.
- Add the garlic to the pepper and onion mix and cook for another minute, stirring it together.
- Add the sugar and let it caramelise (go a bit brown and liquidy). Add the water. Add the cinnamon, cumin and pomegranate seeds. Give it a good stir.
- Add the lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir again.
- Remove from heat and put in bowl to the side.
- Slice the halloumi into strips and fry until browned on both sides. No oil necessary.
- Rip the dill. When the halloumi is ready, place the pepper-onion mix onto plates and layer the halloumi on top. Garnish with the cashews and dill. That’s it, ready!
NOTES
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
HP – Squidgy Fried Halloumi with Crushed Nuts
Amount per Serving
Calories
653
% Daily Value*
Fat
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
18
g
113
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Sodium
1206
mg
52
%
Potassium
714
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
61
g
20
%
Fiber
8
g
33
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
6337
IU
127
%
Vitamin C
262
mg
318
%
Calcium
1054
mg
105
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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