Best Halloumi Pesto And Tomato Toastie Recipes
PESTO PASTA WITH WHITE BEANS AND HALLOUMI
This vegetarian weeknight dinner comes together in half an hour and is made super special with the addition of halloumi. It looks like a fluffy cloud when grated, and it gives the pasta just the right amount of salty tang. Be sure to use a very fine grater, like a Microplane, when you prepare the halloumi, as it will only add to the fluffy effect (which is what you're after). This is a full meal in its own right, but you can also serve it alongside a big green salad.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare the pasta: Add the oil to a large, lidded sauté pan, and then place it over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the garlic and chile, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, until the garlic is nicely golden. Stir in the thyme, beans, pasta, stock, 2 teaspoons salt and plenty of pepper, and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, with the lid off, for about 5 to 10 minutes. This will help it absorb more of the liquid.
- As the pasta cooks, make the pesto: To a food processor, add the nuts, garlic, arugula (rocket), parsley, half the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a good grind of pepper. Pulse a few times, scraping down the sides and pulsing again until you have a coarse paste. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the remaining olive oil, adding a touch extra if needed to loosen the pesto.
- When ready to serve, stir the lemon juice and half the pesto into the pasta (discard the chile, if you wish) and transfer to a large serving bowl or platter with a lip. Sprinkle over about half the halloumi, and serve with the extra halloumi and pesto to eat alongside.
HALLOUMI, PESTO, AND TOMATO TOASTIE
Make and share this Halloumi, Pesto, and Tomato Toastie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by hectorthebat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 1 round
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Brush the sandwich toaster with a little sunflower oil and preheat to its highest setting.
- Spread the pesto sauce over one slice of bread and top with the cheese and tomato. Drizzle over the oil (if using) and cover with the second slice of bread. Carefully place the sandwich in the toaster and close the lid. Cook for 5 minutes until crisp and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 261.6, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 4.9
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