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Halloumi Cheese Fingers

Rated as 4.65 out of 5 Stars
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"Fry or grill this Cypriot-style cheese and serve with a Greek salad and crusty bread for a complete meal."
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Ingredients

10 m servings 299 cals
Original recipe yields 2 servings

Directions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi sticks, and cook until the cheese turns light, golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice, oregano, and pepper to serve.
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Nutrition Facts


Per Serving: 299 calories; 24.7 g fat; 3 g carbohydrates; 18.2 g protein; 64 mg cholesterol; 936 mg sodium. Full nutrition

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Fantastic!!! I tried this using both a stainless steel and dark, non-stick pan. The non-stick worked much better, creating a very delicate and even crisp golden crust. In stainless steel thi...

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It turned into a gelatinous mess once in the pan.

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Fantastic!!! I tried this using both a stainless steel and dark, non-stick pan. The non-stick worked much better, creating a very delicate and even crisp golden crust. In stainless steel thi...

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absolutely fabulous!!! i cut mine into slabs about 1/2 inch thick as this cheese gets such a beautiful crust as it is fries, keep in mind it doesn't melt when fried, it softens. i find it nicer...

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DELISH. I had never used Halloumi before. I love the texture and versatility. I am will surely be making this again. Great with a Greek salad.

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My husband brought home a box of this cheese from Cyprus & I kept it in the fridge for months as I didn't know what to do with it! MY GOD IT WAS FABULOUS! Now I can't wait for him to go back, ...

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Quick and satisfying. Halloumi cheese has a high melting point, so it's easy to cook and it tastes great with a dash of fresh lemon. I saw Nigella Lawson make a salad with spring mix, grilled ha...

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This was a hit! Easy to make and yummy!

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This is really great and the lemon adds a great acidic touch. Paired with a side salad with cucumbers and you have a healthy meal. You can also grill this cheese over indirect heat.

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This is such a simple recipe, but the results are absolutely fantastic! Believe it or not, I sometimes omit the herbs (keeping the lemon) and serve the cheese topped with sour cherry spread. ...

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Loved this! Halloumi's expensive, but this was a great treat. Salty, crispy, lemony. Delicious!

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