Grilled Halloumi Burger

The Grilled Halloumi Burger is a delightful Lebanese vegetarian dish that features crispy, golden halloumi cheese paired with fresh vegetables and a tangy sauce. It's a satisfying and flavorful option for those seeking a delicious meat-free meal.

Ingredients

• Halloumi cheese - 250 grams
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh mint leaves - 10 leaves, chopped
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Hummus - 4 tablespoons
• Cucumber - 1 small, sliced
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
2. Slice the halloumi cheese into 1.5 cm thick slices.
3. Brush the halloumi slices with olive oil on both sides, and season with salt and black pepper.
4. Grill the halloumi slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
5. While the halloumi is grilling, prepare the sauce by mixing chopped mint, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
6. Toast the whole wheat burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
7. Spread 2 tablespoons of hummus on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
8. Layer grilled halloumi slices on top of the hummus, followed by cucumber slices, tomato slices, and red onion.
9. Drizzle the mint sauce over the vegetables and add the top half of the bun.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your Grilled Halloumi Burger!

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 1000 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and calcium from the halloumi cheese.
• Contains healthy fats and fiber from whole wheat buns and vegetables.

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