Lebanese Fried Halloumi with Za'atar and Cucumber
Savory halloumi cheese fried until golden, seasoned with za'atar, and served with refreshing cucumber slices. A quick and delicious Lebanese breakfast.
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Ingredients
- about 225 g Halloumi cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Za'atar spice blend
- 1/2 medium Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Slice the halloumi cheese into about 0.64 cm thick pieces.
- 2Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- 3Fry the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- 4Sprinkle za'atar spice blend over the fried halloumi.
- 5Slice the cucumber and arrange on a plate with the halloumi.
- 6Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
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