Grilled Halloumi cheese with Zaa'tar and roasted red pepper coulis Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 750g halloumi cheese, sliced lengthwise into 12 slices
- 6 red bell peppers
- 1.5 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons zaaâtar
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- pita bread, cut into small triangles
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 187g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 252 | |
| Calories from Fat 185 | 73% |
| Total Fat 20.9g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 2.88g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium 353mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 14.74g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 6.6g | 4% |
| Protein 2.34g | 4% |
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