Grilled Halloumi Pitas

Name: Grilled Halloumi Pitas
Ingredients: About 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 2 pkgs. halloumi cheese (about 8 oz. each), cut into thick slices; 4 onion slices (1/4 in. thick); 4 pita breads, cut in half; 1/4 cup sliced roasted red peppers, rinsed and patted dry; 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini

6 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

About 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
2 pkgs. halloumi cheese (about 8 oz. each), cut into thick slices
4 onion slices (1/4 in. thick)
4 pita breads, cut in half
1/4 cup sliced roasted red peppers, rinsed and patted dry
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini

Directions

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Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for high heat (450° to 550°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 4 seconds). Brush 2 tbsp. oil over cheese and onion. Grill, turning once, until grill marks appear, about 8 minutes. Cut onions in half.
2

Fill pita halves with equal amounts of cheese, onions, peppers, and pepperoncini. Brush a little oil on outside of pitas, then grill, turning once, until grill marks appear and bread is toasted, about 4 minutes. Serve with mixed olives and a green salad.
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per 2 pita halves.