Haloumi And Pesto Tomato Stacks Recipes

HALOUMI AND PESTO TOMATO STACKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
• Cut each tomato horizontally into four slices. Cut haloumi into quarters, and then cut each quarter horizontally into three slices.
• Cook haloumi in frying pan over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or until browned.
• Put a slice of haloumi on the base slice of each tomato, and top with a little pesto. Put next tomato slice in place, then haloumi and pesto, and continue in this order until you put the top on the tomatoes.
• Bake for 15 minutes, until softened. (If the stacks fall apart, gently put them back together).
• Drizzle mixed lemon juice and olive oil on rocket, mix to coat.
• Serve tomatoes on individual beds of dressed rocket.

15 MINUTE HALLOUMI TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice your larger tomatoes into thick rounds, and your smaller cherry / plum tomatoes into halves. Place in a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, add salt and pepper to taste. Flip the tomatoes around to ensure they are all coated with the oil and vinegar.Chop the herbs and add them to the bowl (you can reserve some for topping the salad if you wish), again using a spoon to flip the tomatoes around and distribute the herbs. Scatter the tomatoes into a serving bowl or dish while you prepare your halloumi. Heat a large, nonstick frying pan with just a small coating of oil at the bottom. Once it's heated, add the halloumi slices and cook for 2 minutes before flipping one slice over - if it's nicely browned, you can proceed with flipping the others and letting them cook another 2 minutes on that side. If it's not there yet, just flip it back and check in another 30 seconds or so.Once the halloumi is cooked, place the slices on top of the tomatoes. Add the reserved herbs, another sprinkle of salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

TOMATO & HALLOUMI SLICE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Arrange the tomatoes and peppers on a baking tray in a single layer. Drizzle with half the oil, season with salt and roast for 25 mins.
• Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan over a medium heat. Lightly brush the halloumi slices with the remaining oil and griddle for 6 mins. Flip and cook for 3 mins more. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Roll the puff pastry out on a lightly dusted surface to roughly 32 x 22cm, and about 1cm thick. Transfer to a large baking tray lined with baking parchment and score a 2cm border around the edges. Combine the soft cheese, 2 tsp milk and the garlic, and spread inside the border.
• Turn the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4. Tip away any liquid from the tray of tomatoes and peppers, then arrange the roasted veg over the soft cheese mix. Lay the halloumi on top. Combine the egg yolk and remaining milk, then brush this over the border. Bake for 25 mins until the pastry is golden and risen. Scatter over the basil and serve immediately.

HALLOUMI, PESTO, AND TOMATO TOASTIE

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.