Slice the halloumi block into eight (1 oz) slices. Brush the slices with olive oil on both sides. Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes. If you don't own a …
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1 pack halloumi cheese (250 g/ 8.8 oz) 1 - 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil, ghee or butter for greasing Note: Instead of coconut flour, you can use a combination of almond flour and flax meal (like we did in this keto recipe) or ground pork rinds.
Either slice the halloumi into 6 “sticks” each about ½-inch in height and width, running the full length of the cheese, for a traditional fried mozzarella presentation. Or slice the cheese into 6, ¼-inch thick slices for a bruschetta presentation. Spray each side of the cheese sticks or slices with a light layer of olive oil.
If you’re cooking this low-carb dish midweek, you can prep most of the ingredients beforehand (eg on the weekend), which cuts down the hands-on time on when you go to cook the dish. Whether you follow a vegetarian keto diet or simply love grilled halloumi, this meal is a keeper.
Made from goat and sheep's milk, it's a semi-hard cheese that is perfect for frying or grilling. Fried halloumi cheese works great because it has a high melting point making it the ideal cheese for frying and holding its shape. This also makes it a very popular meat substitute for vegetarians or those wanting to cut down on their meat intake.