SIZZLING HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH FAVA BEANS AND MINT

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Sizzling Halloumi Cheese with Fava Beans and Mint image

Provided by Jill Dupleix

Categories     Bean     Cheese     Citrus     Dairy     Herb     Pepper     Vegetable     Mint     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled, or 10 ounces double-peeled frozen fava beans, thawed
1 1/4 cups shelled fresh peas or thawed frozen petite peas (about 7 ounces)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves plus 6 sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
3 (8 1/2-ounce) packages Halloumi cheese,* each cut lengthwise into 6 slices, rinsed, patted dry
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 peperoncini
1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges
*Available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and Greek markets.

Steps:

  • If using fresh fava beans, blanch beans in medium saucepan of boiling salted water 2 minutes; transfer to bowl of ice water. Peel beans. If using fresh peas, blanch in same saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer peas to ice water; cool. Drain peas.
  • Place fava beans, peas, olive oil, 2 tablespoons mint leaves, and lemon peel in large skillet. Cook over medium heat until warmed through, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide vegetable mixture among 6 plates.
  • Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add cheese slices and fry until golden, about 1 minute per side. Arrange 3 cheese slices atop vegetables on each plate. Drizzle with lemon juice, top with peperoncini, garnish with lemon wedges and mint sprigs, and serve immediately.

Abdi Jazz
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I'm not a big fan of halloumi but I really enjoyed this dish. The fava beans and mint add a lot of flavor and make the halloumi more palatable. I would definitely make this dish again.


Fowz Jacobs
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover fava beans. I had some leftover from another recipe and this was the perfect way to use them up. The halloumi and mint add a lot of flavor and make this dish a complete meal.


Lima Aktar Rafiya
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the salty halloumi with the sweet fava beans and the refreshing mint.


Ohenzuwa Allington
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This was my first time cooking halloumi and it turned out great! The cheese was crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. The fava beans and mint were a great addition and added a lot of flavor to the dish.


Romeo Erasmus
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.


Sana khan tareen
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The halloumi was cooked perfectly and the fava beans and mint added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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