Best 2 Halloumi Pesto And Tomato Toastie Recipes

Halloumi pesto and tomato toastie is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The combination of salty halloumi, creamy pesto, and juicy tomatoes creates a flavorful and satisfying meal. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover halloumi and pesto, and it's also a great way to introduce your kids to new flavors.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HALLOUMI, PESTO, AND TOMATO TOASTIE

Halloumi, Pesto, and Tomato Toastie image

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

Ingredients

2 slices bread
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
50 g halloumi cheese
1 tomatoes
1 teaspoon oil

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

GRILLED HALLOUMI AND CHERRY TOMATOES WITH MINT PESTO

Grilled Halloumi and Cherry Tomatoes with Mint Pesto image

Provided by Joanne Weir

Categories Tomato Appetizer Vegetarian Backyard BBQ Dinner Parmesan Mint Pine Nut Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, sliced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and/or pear tomatoes
12 ounces Halloumi cheese, cut crosswise into 2-inch-thick slices
12 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Special equipment:
3 to 4 long metal skewers

Steps:

Combine mint, 3/4 cup basil, Parmesan, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, and pine nuts in processor. Blend until smooth. Season pesto with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread tomatoes onto skewers. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Grill skewers until tomato skins crack, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Grill Halloumi until golden, 2 minutes per side. Transfer cheese to platter.
Remove tomatoes from skewers and scatter over cheese. Top with dollops of pesto. Sprinkle with sliced basil and serve.

Tips:

Use a good quality halloumi cheese. This will make a big difference to the flavor of the toastie.
Make sure the halloumi is well-drained before cooking. This will help it to brown and crisp up nicely.
Use a good quality pesto. You can also make your own pesto if you have the time.
Use ripe, juicy tomatoes. This will add a burst of flavor to the toastie.
If you don't have a panini press, you can cook the toastie in a frying pan or on a griddle.
Serve the toastie immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

This halloumi, pesto, and tomato toastie is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover halloumi. The combination of the salty halloumi, the creamy pesto, and the juicy tomatoes is simply delicious. This toastie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.