Fried Halloumi and Burst Tomato Toast
Whether you’re feeding yourself or hosting brunch, this toast hits all the right notes: crispy, savory, slightly tangy, slightly sweet, and but ultimately, utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup + 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 9 oz halloumi cut into ½-inch slices
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ lemon juiced
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread, toasted
- Hummus, for serving
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add halloumi slices and cook until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper. Gently shake the skillet to coat the tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst, 5-8 minutes.
- Add the remaining olive oil, honey, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Stir to combine, then return the halloumi to the skillet, spooning the juices over the cheese. Finish with a generous crack of black pepper and chopped parsley.
- Spread hummus on toasted bread. Top with halloumi, cherry tomatoes, and the skillet juices. Serve immediately.