Pesto Halloumi Melt Panini

Pesto Halloumi Melt Panini




Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 10 min

Serves: 2

WHAT YOU NEED

• 2 Slices Fresh Sourdough Bread
• Margarine / Unsalted Butter
• 200g Halloumi
• 3 Slices Pizza Mozzarella
• 6 Tbsp. + Fresh Pesto
• 1 Roma Tomato, sliced
• Fresh Basil
• Balsamic Reduction
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Sea Salt & Cracked Pep

WALNUT & BASIL PESTO - www.thehappyveg.ca/recipes/cheesy-tortellini-pesto-skillet

DIRECTIONS

• Heat a grill pan to just below medium heat. Slice the halloumi cheese into about 6 equal sized slices. Brush the slices with EVOO and carefully place them on the grill pan. Grill a minute or two until golden brown and carefully flip. Once grilled, remove the halloumi from the pan but leave the pan heated.
• To assemble, butter the outside of each slice of sourdough. Spread the 3 + tbsp. of fresh pesto on the inside of each slice. Add the tomatoes and season them with sea salt, cracked pep, and pepper flakes. Layer the halloumi slices followed by the slices of pizza mozzarella. Drizzle with balsamic reduction and lay some basil leaves on top. Cover with top slice and place on the grill pan.
• Grill until nice and golden brown, flip, and continue until cheese is melted and bread is toasty.
• Slice and serve. Enjoy this rich sandwich paired with a fresh, green salad. ENJOY!

HAPPY VEG