Fried halloumi with peppers and nectarines
4 servings
20 minutes
Fried halloumi with peppers and nectarines is a vibrant combination of Mediterranean flavors with hints of sweetness and spiciness. Halloumi, a popular Cypriot cheese, is known for its ability to maintain texture when fried, creating a delicious crispy crust. In this recipe, it pairs with caramelized nectarines and soft, aromatic bell peppers soaked in a spicy sauce made from honey, lemon juice, and vinegar. Sumac adds subtle citrus notes while fresh mint finishes the dish with a refreshing touch. This combination makes it perfect for a summer dinner, light snack or as an addition to breakfast with a cup of espresso. Greek cuisine is renowned for its balance of flavors and this recipe is a true embodiment of its culinary art.
1
Slice the peppers into thin strips, removing the core and seeds. Cut the nectarines in half and remove the pit.
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Nectarines: 4 pieces
2
Slice the halloumi into 7-10 mm thick pieces.
- Halloumi cheese: 250 g
3
Fry the peppers in heated olive oil until soft, add salt, pepper, and sugar, and transfer to a separate dish.
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: pinch
4
In the same pan, melt the butter and sauté the nectarines on both sides until they have a caramel crust. Return the pepper to the nectarines, add vinegar, lemon juice, and honey. Remove from heat and let it steep.
- Butter: 30 g
- Nectarines: 4 pieces
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
- White wine vinegar: 5 ml
- Lemon juice: 10 ml
- Honey: 1 teaspoon
5
Fry halloumi in olive oil until a nice crust forms. Arrange peppers, nectarines, and cheese on a plate, drizzling with the sauce from the pan. Sprinkle with chopped mint and sumac.
- Halloumi cheese: 250 g
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Nectarines: 4 pieces
- Sumac: to taste
- Mint: 10 g
6
A cup of espresso will perfectly complement breakfast.
