Baked Halloumi with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Thyme
A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring crispy baked halloumi cheese nestled among juicy roasted cherry tomatoes and fragrant thyme, perfect for both quick dinners and elegant gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, place the cherry tomatoes. Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with minced garlic and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, then toss gently.
- Slice the halloumi into half-inch thick pieces. Nestle these slices among the tomatoes.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the tomatoes blister and the halloumi is golden brown. Broil for an additional 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm, ideally with crusty bread.
Notes
For a twist, experiment with different herbs like oregano or rosemary, or add red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg