Harissa Fried Halloumi Panini Recipe

Name: Harissa Fried Halloumi Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 red onion, cut into thin wedges; 2 tablespoons harissa sauce, or more to taste; 8 (1/4 inch thick) slices eggplant; 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided; 8 ounces Halloumi cheese, cut into 8 slices; 8 slices multigrain seeded sandwich bread; 4 tablespoons softened butter

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, cut into thin wedges
2 tablespoons harissa sauce, or more to taste
8 (1/4 inch thick) slices eggplant
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
8 ounces Halloumi cheese, cut into 8 slices
8 slices multigrain seeded sandwich bread
4 tablespoons softened butter

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook until very tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a separate skillet. Stir in harissa sauce.
2
Brush both sides of eggplant slices with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Add 1/2 of the eggplant slices to the skillet. Cook until browned and tender, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining slices; keep warm.
3
Sprinkle Halloumi with remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Add 1/2 of the Halloumi to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining slices.
4
Layer eggplant slices, bell pepper mixture, and Halloumi on 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
5
Transfer 2 sandwiches to the large skillet; cover sandwiches with a plate weighted with cans of food. Cook until heated through and toasted, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped, 1 red onion, cut into thin wedges, 2 tablespoons harissa sauce, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Harissa Fried Halloumi Panini falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Harissa Fried Halloumi Panini

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