Whole30 Grilled Halloumi
Elevate your healthy grilling game with this flavorful Whole30 Grilled Halloumi recipe—a perfect combination of simplicity and sophistication. Featuring rich, salty halloumi cheese seared to golden perfection, this dish is enlivened by a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a sprinkle of oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes for a zesty kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an effortless addition to your Whole30 meal plan that’s packed with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Ideal as a hearty appetizer or a light main course, serve this crowd-pleasing cheese dish with lemon wedges for extra brightness. Whether grilled outdoors or on a stovetop grill pan, it’s guaranteed to delight with its crispy edges and tender, melty center. Perfect for those seeking a quick, healthy, and gluten-free recipe bursting with bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan over medium-high heat.
Slice the halloumi cheese into 1/2-inch thick slabs.
Brush the halloumi slices with extra virgin olive oil on both sides to prevent sticking.
Cut the lemon in half. Reserve one half for squeezing over the grilled halloumi later and cut the other half into wedges for serving.
Finely chop the fresh oregano leaves.
Grill the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crisp on the surface.
Transfer the grilled halloumi to a serving platter.
Squeeze the juice from the reserved lemon half evenly over the grilled halloumi.
Sprinkle the chopped oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes over the cheese.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for additional seasoning if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.6 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.1 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 938 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 61.5 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2139 mg | 165% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
