~687 cal · 44g protein · 15g carbs · 52g fat (estimated, per serving)
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Grilled halloumi with fried eggs and tomato
🇨🇾 Nicosia
Halloumi is Cyprus's gift to the world, a firm, salty cheese that holds its shape on the grill and squeaks between the teeth. The island's classic breakfast is simple and satisfying: golden pan-fried halloumi with fried eggs, ripe tomato, cucumber, and olives, with warm bread to mop it all up.
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Ingredients
Serves 2 —
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8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced
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4 eggs
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2 tomato
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1 cucumber
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1/3 cup olives
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2 tbsp olive oil
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a few leaves mint
Instructions
1
Pan-fry the halloumi slices in a little olive oil until golden on both sides.
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Fry the eggs (or ready the avocado) in the same pan.
3
Slice the tomato and cucumber.
4
Plate the halloumi and eggs with the salad and olives.
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Finish with olive oil and mint and serve with warm bread.
Nicosia tradition.
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🌏 While it simmers — know your destination
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Nicosia. The last divided capital, ruled by the charcoal grill.
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Cyprus. An island split between Greek and Turkish grills.
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Europe. Village recipes guarded for generations.
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Richard Moore & Kelsey Tucker
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