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Greek Saganaki: Pan-Seared Halloumi Cheese with a Spicy Tomato Sauce
This fabulous seared Halloumi cheese is like the Greek healthier version of friedmozzarella sticks! Instead of the cheese oozing like mozzarella, Halloumi isspongier and holds its shape. This texture pairs wonderfully with the spicytomato sauce and is perfect to accompany any main dinner menu or served on itsown:) It’s also quick, simple, and can be made in ten minutes!
Ingredients
Halloumi Cheese
- 1 (9oz) package Halloumi cheese, sliced into thirds lengthwise
- 1 lemon, sliced into wedges
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Spicy Tomato Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp chili flake
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
Halloumi Cheese
- Dry excess moisture from the cheese and place in paper towels.
- Heat a medium sauté pan over moderate-high heat and coat with oil.
- Season the cheese on both sides with salt, and place in the pan. Cook until the first side is golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Flip the cheese slices, and continue to cook on the second side until browned about 1 minute.
- Remove the cheese from the pan and reserve.
Spicy Tomato Sauce
- Using the same pan, coat again with oil and place over moderate heat.
- Add garlic and chili flake and cook for about 10 seconds, andimmediately add the marinara.
- Reduce the heat and allow the sauce to cook for about 2 minutes to meld the flavors together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve with the seared Halloumi and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 658mgPotassium: 476mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 736IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg