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Baked halloumi with lemon and thyme

Midweek Main
Serves 2
Prep 5 min
Cook 28 min

Halloumi and whole slices of lemon baked until golden, soft and squidgy, lifted with the bright, tangy punch of our preserved lemon and honey dressing. The dressing acts as a connector to the halloumi and lemon, creating a simple and effortlessly satisfying dish that balances salty, citrusy, and herbal notes in perfect harmony. Serve with lots of crusty bread to soak up all the pan juices.

Ingredients

1 small lemon, very thinly sliced 
6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed with the flat side of a knife 
4-5 thyme sprigs 
250g block of halloumi 
80ml Ottolenghi honey mustard dressing 
3 tbsp olive oil 
1 tsp runny honey, to serve 
Black pepper

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200c. 
  2. Add the lemon slices to a 20cm round ovenproof dish. Tuck the garlic and thyme sprigs in amongst the lemon slices and place the halloumi on top. Lightly score the top of the halloumi in a criss-cross pattern and pour the dressing over the lemons and halloumi, followed by the oil and a few grinds of pepper. Bake for 25-28 minutes, until the lemons and halloumi are soft and starting to caramelise around the edges. Serve, with a pinch of flakes sea salt and a drizzle of honey.