Fried Halloumi With Bruschetta Zoodles (Keto, Vegetarian)

A crispy one-pan dinner, Fried Halloumi With Bruschetta Zoodles is a delicious weeknight dinner. Keto, vegetarian, and kid-friendly, this one-pot dinner is versatile and simple.

Oh, my friends, you’re going to love this dish! It’s a one-pan meal that takes 15 minutes from start to finish. You’re about to freaking rock your Meatless Monday.

Halloumi has an awesome flavor like if feta and mozzarella had a baby and then dipped that baby in the tears of a unicorn angel. The taste is hard to describe but we call it the “squeaky cheese”.

If you’ve had queso blanco then the texture will be somewhat familiar.

Wanna know the best part? Yeah, you do…you can grill it and fry it! Legit people this stuff is the ish.

If you love fast weeknight dinners with zoodles, check out these Greek Turkey Meatballs. These gluten-free meatballs are so delicious and cook up in a flash.

Is Halloumi Cheese Vegetarian?

Yes! And it is a vegetarian staple especially in Europe where it is an easier cheese to find. At a whopping 16.7 grams of protein per serving, Halloumi can be a delicious part of a vegetarian or Keto lifestyle.

Can You Eat Halloumi Cheese Raw?

You sure can and you should because it’s so good. While it holds up amazingly well to high heat, it is also super tasty eaten raw in salads or a cheese plate. I may have snacked on an obscene amount while photographing this recipe.

Can You Fry Halloumi Cheese?

Halloumi cheese was born to be fried. It is its life purpose. When it was born it read The Secret and then immediately put it out there that it wanted to be flash fried in a pan with a bit of olive oil.

I heard that wish and did exactly what needed to be done. And now everyone is happy.

You can do so much more with Halloumi besides fry it! Check out this post on How to Cook Halloumi from Cook it Real Good.

Here’s How to Make Fried Halloumi With Bruschetta Zoodles:

Mix up the tomatoes, garlic, truffle oil, basil, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Set aside.

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add your halloumi and let it get nice and brown (about 3-5 minutes), then flip and cook for another 1-3 minutes. Remove from pan.

If there is any leftover olive oil in the pan toss the zoodles in there for a minute. Dry pan? Drizzle a teeny bit of oil in there before adding the zoodles.

Add the tomatoes to the zoodles and cook for a few minutes until they have softened.

Top with Halloumi and fresh basil and serve!

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

• Need to make more or less of the recipe? Click and slide the “servings” number on the recipe card and the ingredients will adjust as needed. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
• Halloumi can be a trickier cheese to find in the states. Keep looking because it is worth it. I bought mine at Trader Joes.
• Halloumi on its own is pretty salty so you’ll notice I didn’t add any additional salt to this recipe. Taste and season according to your preferences. You can rinse halloumi and pat it dry to reduce some of the saltiness.
• Truffle oil is an amazing ingredient that I use with potato recipes like Air Fryer French Fries and Home Fries. A little goes a long way and the flavor it adds to food is fabulous. If you don’t have any or don’t want to use it, increase the amount of olive oil by 1 tbsp.
• I used grape tomatoes sliced in half for this recipe. Any solid tomato (paste or San Marzano-style) would work great.

Other Easy Recipes Like This Fried Halloumi Dish:

• Air Fryer Tofu
• Basil Thai Chicken With Zoodles
• Whole30 Bruschetta Chicken
• Addicting Feta Stuffed Grilled Tomatoes
• Roasted Halloumi Fajitas

Fried Halloumi with Bruschetta Zoodles WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS

One serving of Fried Halloumi with Bruschetta Zoodles has 10 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.

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5 from 3 ratings

Fried Halloumi With Bruschetta Zoodles

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

A crispy one-pan dinner, Fried Halloumi With Bruschetta Zoodles is a delicious weeknight dinner. Keto, vegetarian, and kid-friendly, this dish is so versatile.

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy one-pot dinner, Fried Halloumi, vegetarian entree

Calories: 356kcal

Author: Sarah Cook - Sustainable Cooks

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups tomatoes
• ▢ 3 tbsp olive oil divided
• ▢ 1 tbsp truffle oil
• ▢ 1/3 cup basil thiny sliced
• ▢ 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
• ▢ 1/4 tsp black pepper
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
• ▢ 6 cups zucchini noodles
• ▢ 7 oz Halloumi cheese

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Instructions

• Mix up the tomatoes, garlic, truffle oil, basil, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add your halloumi and let it get nice and brown (about 3-5 minutes), then flip and cook for another 1-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
• If there is any leftover olive oil in the pan toss the zoodles in there for a minute. Dry pan? Drizzle a teeny bit of oil in there before adding the zoodles.
• Add the tomatoes to the zoodles and cook for a few minutes until they have softened.
• Top with Halloumi and fresh basil and serve!

Notes

Halloumi on its own is pretty salty so you'll notice I didn't add any additional salt to this recipe. Taste and season according to your preferences. You can rinse halloumi and pat it dry to reduce some of the saltiness.

 

If you don't have any truffle oil or don't want to use it, increase the amount of olive oil by 1 tbsp.

 

I used grape tomatoes sliced in half for this recipe. Any solid tomato (paste or San Marzano-style) would work great.

Nutrition Facts

Fried Halloumi With Bruschetta Zoodles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 329mg14%

Potassium 1102mg31%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 1455IU29%

Vitamin C 74.6mg90%

Calcium 567mg57%

Iron 1.6mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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