This Mediterranean-inspired dish features halloumi, a semi-hard cheese known for its salty, chewy texture, combined with the freshness of lemon, olives, and a crispy topping of kale. It’s a hearty and simple recipe that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your plate in under 40 minutes. Whether you’re enjoying it as a light main or as a side, this bake is a perfect blend of savory and fresh elements that will leave you craving more.
2 packages halloumi (225g x 2)
2 tins cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 small lemon, sliced
1 chili, sliced (optional)
1 small head garlic
1/2 punnet olives
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
100g kale
1 Tbsp butter
Oil, salt, and pepper, as needed
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Slice halloumi into cubes, then heat oil in an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Fry the halloumi until golden and crisp, then remove it from the pan.
2. Add chili and lemon slices to the pan. Fry for 1 minute, then cut the top off the garlic head and add it to the pan, cut-side down.
3. Add butter, beans, and 1/2 cup water or stock to the pan. Cover with a lid and bake for 20 minutes.
4. Remove the lid, squeeze the garlic from its skin, and stir through.
5. Top with kale and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the kale crisps up. Finish with olives and parsley. Serve.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Kcal: 1019.97
