Egg-Free Avocado Halloumi Toast
Golden pan-fried halloumi topped with creamy sliced avocado and juicy cherry tomatoes on crisp toast. A satisfying, protein-rich egg-free breakfast ready in minutes.
Equipment
- 1 | Nonstick skillet | for frying halloumi
- 1 | Toaster or skillet | for bread
- 1 | Knife | for slicing
- 1 | cutting board |
- 1 | Spatula |
Ingredients
- 4 | slices | sourdough bread |
- 8 | oz | halloumi cheese |
- 2 | | ripe avocados |
- 1 | cup | cherry tomatoes | halved
- 1 | tbsp | olive oil |
- 1 | tsp | black sesame seeds |
- 1 | | | salt and black pepper | to taste
- 1 | | | fresh lemon juice | optional
Instructions
- Slice the avocados thinly and set aside.
- Cut halloumi into even rectangular slices and pat dry.
- Toast the sourdough bread until golden and crisp.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Fry halloumi slices 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden.
- Place toasted bread on plates and top each with halloumi.
- Arrange avocado slices over the halloumi and add cherry tomatoes.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh while the halloumi is warm and toast is crisp.
Store leftover halloumi separately and reheat in a dry pan.
Add lemon juice to avocado to slow browning if prepping ahead.
Use firm tofu for a dairy-free version.
Store leftover halloumi separately and reheat in a dry pan.
Add lemon juice to avocado to slow browning if prepping ahead.
Use firm tofu for a dairy-free version.