Description
Savory halloumi slices coated in spicy-sweet hot honey, tucked into warm pita bread with creamy hummus, cool tzatziki, juicy pomegranate seeds, and fresh mint for a bold handheld delight.
Ingredients
2 flatbreads or pitas
250 g halloumi cheese, sliced ½‑inch thick
1 Tbsp chili crisp
1 Tbsp honey
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Hummus (for spreading)
Tzatziki (for spreading)
Pomegranate seeds (garnish)
Fresh mint leaves, chopped or torn (garnish)
Instructions
- Slice halloumi into ½‑inch thick pieces. Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry halloumi 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Lower heat slightly, add chili crisp and honey to the pan. Turn the cheese slices to coat evenly, cooking 1–2 minutes. Season with black pepper.
- Warm pita breads until soft and pliable.
- Spread hummus on one pita and tzatziki on the other (or both on each), to taste.
- Layer hot honey-coated halloumi slices atop the spreads.
- Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of hot, spicy-sweet cheese with cool, creamy, and bright toppings.
Notes
- Adjust chili crisp amount for milder or spicier heat; drizzle extra honey for sweetness.
- Try firm alternatives like grilled paneer or vegan halloumi for variation.
- Add smoked paprika or dried oregano into the chili‑honey mix for deeper flavor.
- Use plant‑based spreads and honey substitutes (like maple syrup) to make a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-Fried Assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion / Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita with fillings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
