Description
A delightful Mediterranean-inspired recipe featuring crispy sourdough toast topped with creamy mashed avocado, perfectly pan-fried halloumi cheese, and a sweet-spicy drizzle of hot honey. This vegetarian-friendly dish is great for breakfast or lunch, combining rich textures and bold flavors with optional garnishes for freshness and heat.
Ingredients
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Bread and Avocado
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese and Toppings
- 6 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh microgreens or arugula for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the bread: Toast the sourdough slices to your desired level of crispiness, ensuring they are golden and crunchy to provide a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Prepare the avocado spread: In a bowl, mash the avocado together with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth but still slightly chunky, creating a flavorful and creamy spread.
- Cook the halloumi: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi slices and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until each slice is golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Assemble the toast: Spread the mashed avocado evenly onto each toasted sourdough slice. Top with a few warm pieces of pan-fried halloumi cheese.
- Add the finishing touches: Drizzle hot honey over each toast, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes if using, and garnish with fresh microgreens or arugula for an added burst of freshness and texture before serving.
Notes
- You can make your own hot honey by warming honey gently with a pinch of chili flakes if you don’t have store-bought available.
- For extra flavor, rub the toasted sourdough with a cut garlic clove before adding the toppings.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the contrasting warm halloumi and creamy avocado on crisp toast.
