Best 2 Haloumi And Pesto Tomato Stacks Recipes
Haloumi and pesto tomato stacks are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The combination of salty haloumi cheese, tangy pesto, and juicy tomatoes creates a flavorful and satisfying dish. This recipe is also great for summer gatherings because it can be prepared ahead of time and served cold or at room temperature.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
HALLOUMI WITH PESTO SPAGHETTI
A delicious, quick and easy vegetarian recipe, packed with flavours from roasted red peppers, rocket and pesto.
Provided by destinystar123
Time 30m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Pre-heat over to 200C. Wash the peppers, remove the seeds etc and cut into slices. Coat in olive oil and put into oven for 15-20minutes (turning halfway through) until soft
- Slice halloumi into thick chunks (about 6 slices if using a normal supermarket pack) and add to oven 5 minutes after peppers have gone in (turn halfway through)
- Cook pasta according to directions on packet, drain and stir in the pesto
- Put spaghetti onto plates, share peppers and halloumi between the plates, sprinkle rocket on top and grate over with the vegetarian hard cheese (as close to parmesan as you can get)
HALOUMI AND PESTO TOMATO STACKS
A delicious Mediterranean-inspired treat - makes a nice entree or light lunch, or as a side with your favourite steak.
Provided by JennyMidget
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.6, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.1
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This will ensure that your stacks are packed with flavor.
- Use a good quality pesto. This is another key ingredient that will make a big difference in the overall taste of the dish.
- Don't overcook the halloumi. It should be cooked until it is golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside, but still soft and tender on the inside.
- Assemble the stacks just before serving. This will prevent the tomatoes from becoming soggy.
Conclusion:
Haloumi and pesto tomato stacks are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. They are perfect for summer gatherings, as they are made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your stacks are packed with flavor and sure to impress your guests.
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