Spicy Honey Halloumi Avocado Toast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Garlic Confit
01 -
1 head garlic, peeled
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Olive oil, enough to cover garlic in a small saucepan
→ Toast
03 -
2 slices sourdough bread or preferred type
04 -
2 tbsp olive oil
→ Halloumi Topping
05 -
1/2 block (4 ounces) halloumi cheese, sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1/2 tsp chili flakes
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1 tsp sesame seeds
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Place peeled garlic cloves in a small, oven-safe saucepan and cover them with olive oil. Bake for 2 hours until garlic is soft and tender. Let cool.
02 -
Heat a pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Place bread slices in the pan and toast until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add halloumi slices and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Add honey, lemon juice, chili flakes, and sesame seeds to the pan, stirring to coat. Let caramelize briefly and remove from heat.
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Spread garlic confit on each toasted bread slice. Add avocado slices on top and season with a pinch of salt. Place fried halloumi on top of the avocado and drizzle with chili oil. Serve immediately.