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Hot honey halloumi flatbreads topped with glossy seared cheese, cool mint yogurt, and ruby pomegranate seeds.

Hot Honey Halloumi Flatbreads

Rebecca Blumer
Crisp, golden pan-seared halloumi meets a warm, bubbly honey glaze, zesty mint yogurt sauce, and juicy pomegranate seeds folded inside freshly griddled or warmed flatbreads.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 623 kcal

Equipment

  • Scanpan Pro IQ Non Stick Frypan - 28 cm (11 inches)
  • Stainless Steel Large Bowl - 22cm
  • OXO Good Grips Tongs with Silicone Head

Ingredients
 

Flatbread

  • 4 store-bought pita breads or homemade flatbreads

Homemade Flatbread

  • 300 g self-raising flour plus extra for dusting
  • 250 g Greek yoghurt must be full-fat
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes optional

Mint Yoghurt Sauce

  • 250 g Greek yoghurt
  • 50 g feta finely crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Halloumi

  • 400 g halloumi sliced into 2 cm (¾ inch) pieces
  • 2 tsp dried oregano can be substituted with dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 pinch chilli powder optional
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 115 g honey

To Serve

  • 1/2 red onion finely sliced
  • 1/4 bunch dill leaves picked
  • 1/4 bunch mint leaves picked
  • 1/4 bunch flat-leaf parsley leaves picked
  • 60 g pomegranate seeds

Instructions
 

  • For homemade bread, put the flour and full-fat Greek yogurt into a large bowl, adding the optional salt if desired. The mixture will look uneven before you begin mixing.
  • Work a spoon through the flour and yogurt until no large pockets of loose flour remain. Expect a rough mixture of chunky flakes rather than a smooth dough.
  • Knead in the bowl for 1–2 minutes, dusting your hands lightly with flour when the dough becomes tacky. A cohesive ball should form as the initially dry mixture turns sticky.
  • Move the dough onto a lightly floured counter or cutting board and divide it into eight equal pieces. Even portions help the breads cook at a similar pace.
  • Shape the portions into balls, dust the surface and dough tops again, and roll each into a round or oval 3 mm (⅛ inch) thick. The dough should lift from the counter without stretching or sticking heavily.
  • Cook each bread separately in a large dry nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side, transferring finished breads to a plate. Golden surfaces with light brown patches and cooked centers signal that they’re ready.
  • Stir together the yogurt, finely crumbled feta, chopped mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the sauce, then cover and refrigerate until serving. The sauce should look creamy with small flecks of mint and feta throughout.
  • Coat the halloumi in a large bowl with oregano, pepper, paprika, optional chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. The seasoning should cling to the cheese rather than collect at the bottom.
  • Heat the skillet over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and sear the halloumi for 2 minutes on each side. A steady sizzle and golden brown surfaces mark the developing crust.
  • Switch off the burner, pour in the honey, and use tongs to rotate the cheese through it for about 1–2 minutes. The residual heat should produce bubbling honey that thickens into a glossy coating.
  • Spread mint yogurt sauce over each bread, then layer on red onion, halloumi, herb leaves, and pomegranate seeds in that order. The toppings should sit loosely enough for the bread to fold around them.
  • Spoon some remaining honey from the skillet over the filling and serve immediately. The cheese will have its best tender, chewy texture while hot.

Notes

Texture tip: Pat the halloumi slices dry with paper towels before seasoning. Removing excess surface brine prevents steaming and ensures a crisp, golden exterior crust in the skillet.
Glaze tip: Turn off the heat completely before adding honey to the skillet. The residual heat from the pan will bubble and thicken the honey into a glossy coat without scorching it or turning it bitter.
Reheating: Warm leftover halloumi gently in a dry nonstick skillet until heated through and pliable. Avoid using the microwave, which makes the cheese overly rubbery and softens the crust.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 623kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 29gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 3585mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 680mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword halloumi flatbread, hot honey halloumi, hot honey halloumi flatbreads
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