Sizzling Halloumi Cheese with Fava Beans and Mint
A Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring golden-fried halloumi cheese served with tender fava beans and fresh peas, brightened with mint and lemon. This elegant vegetarian main course combines the salty, chewy texture of halloumi with fresh spring vegetables.
Ingredients
- •1¼ pounds fava beans
- •1¼ cups peas
- •3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- •1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- •3 packages Halloumi cheese
- •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- •6 whole peperoncini
- •1 whole lemon
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Cooking Instructions
- 1.
If using fresh fava beans, blanch beans in medium saucepan of boiling salted water 2 minutes; transfer to bowl of ice water. Peel beans. If using fresh peas, blanch in same saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer peas to ice water; cool. Drain peas.
10 min
- 2.
Place fava beans, peas, olive oil, 2 tablespoons mint leaves, and lemon peel in large skillet. Cook over medium heat until warmed through, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide vegetable mixture among 6 plates.
5 min
- 3.
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add cheese slices and fry until golden, about 1 minute per side. Arrange 3 cheese slices atop vegetables on each plate. Drizzle with lemon juice, top with peperoncini, garnish with lemon wedges and mint sprigs, and serve immediately.
5 min