Harissa Fried Halloumi Panini Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Sandwich Recipes. (Harissa Fried Halloumi Panini Recipe). Upgrade your grilled cheese with Halloumi. Then add the heat with North African harissa. You could also grill these on an indoor grill pan over medium heat.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 sandwiches

Harissa Fried Halloumi Panini Recipe

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

¼ teaspoon salt

divided

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

divided

8 ounces halloumi cheese

cut into 8 slices

8 slices multigrain seeded sandwich bread

4 tablespoons softened butter

Meatball Sandwich

Lunch

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Layer eggplant slices bell pepper mixture and Halloumi on 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Harissa Fried Halloumi Panini Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 557.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.9g 42%

Carbohydrates: 35.5g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 8.4g 34%

Sugars: 7.9g

Fat: 38.6g 59%

Saturated Fat: 17.7g 89%

Cholesterol: 73.1mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 445.9IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.5mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 59.2mg 99%

Folate: 77.3mcg 19%

Calcium: 77.5mg 8%

Iron: 1.9mg 10%

Magnesium: 63.3mg 23%

Potassium: 488.8mg 14%

Sodium: 1113.5mg 45%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 347.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.