We cracked open the bbq last week, yep, it was actually warm enough for dining al fresco in Ely, so in anticipation (read hope) of some warmer weather coming soon and in our quest to eat less meat, I have been experimenting with veggie burgers. Even though I am no longer a vegetarian I still can’t resist a good veggie burger. And these halloumi burgers are hands down one of the best veggie burgers I have made yet, even the devout beef burger eaters in my family loved them, and we are very fussy about our burgers, trust me!
Salty, sesame crusted halloumi, fried until golden, served with meaty, juicy mushrooms, topped with red onion, rocket and coriander then finished off with a good helping of sticky, sweet and spicy mango chutney sauce, this is a burger with heaps of flavour. Ready in under 30 minutes these halloumi burgers make for a quick and tasty dinner for meat-free Mondays or if you have veggie friends coming round for a bbq these will definitely impress your guests. I cooked these on the hob but they would also be great cooked on the bbq, in fact, they would be cooked even quicker on the bbq. They are great served with some homemade fries and went down really well with the kids too, you can reduce or omit the chilli flakes for little ones but they really give the sauce a nice kick. Fancy more veggies burgers? Then check out these yummy, bean packed veggie burgers.
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Halloumi Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pack of halloumi , sliced
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbs water
- 2 heaped tsp sesame seeds
- 4 large flat mushrooms , wiped clean
- 1 tbs olive oil
- A small pinch each of sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 4 whole grain rolls
- 1 small onion , peeled and sliced
- A small handful of coriander leaves
- A handful of rocket
- FOR THE SPICY MANGO CHUTNEY SAUCE
- 4 Heaped tbsp good quality mango chutney
- 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 tbs apple cider vinegar
- 80 ml water
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C / 356 degrees F
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Place the mushrooms on a baking tray, drizzle over the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes then turn them over and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Whisk the egg yolk and water together, brush each slice of halloumi with the egg yolk then spread some sesame seeds over each side, press the seeds into the halloumi.
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Add the halloumi to a medium hot skillet and cook each side for about 5 minutes each, they are done when they are golden brown. Keep warm until ready to use.
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On hot griddle pan toast the bread rolls, cut side down, until they are golden brown.
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TO MAKE THE SPICY MANGO CHUTNEY SAUCE:
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In the same skillet you used to cook the halloumi, add the mango chutney, chilli flakes, water and apple cider vinegar, stir well and bring to the boil, cook over a medium heat until it reduces to a sticky sauce, about 10 minutes.
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To serve, place the halloumi on the toasted bread roll, top with the mushroom, red onion slices, a good dollop of spicy mango chutney sauce, some coriander leaves and some rocket, finish with the other part of the bread roll. Serve immediately with some chips.
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This is a perfect recipe for a gourmet vegetarian meal with the summer grilling season just around the corner. That’s a great combination of ingredients. Very appealing and great photos.
Thank you so much Mark, that’s very kind of you 🙂
These sound divine. One of my kids does not eat beef, though she’s not (yet) vegetarian. I think she would be delighted with these and it’s a sneaky way to get some more seeds into her diet.
Thanks Jane x I hope you daughter enjoys them 🙂
Beautiful! I just had halloumi for the first time a few months back and I loved it!! Looking forward to trying this recipe out!
Thank you Angela, I hope you like it 🙂
Oh my- how beautiful and summery these look! I feel like this would be amazing to make on a beautiful summer night with a cold beer (or iced tea!).
Thank you so much Jessy x I can safely say they go very well with a cold beer 😉
Gosh, I was literally drooling when reading your description! Wish this was right in front of me (in real not just on my screen)! Perfection!
Thank you so much Julia x
Now that is a good, GOOD burger! Love the mango chutney, in particular! Gorgeous pictures btw!
Thank you so much Tina, I’m really glad you like it 🙂
These sound fantastic! Especially with the mango chutney! Yummy!
Thanks Amy x
I love the mango chutney on these – they sound absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try making them!!
Thanks Kathyrn, I hope you enjoy them x
This is like my fantasy veggie burger! That sauce and those sesame seeds for texture!
Thanks Jennifer x
Thank you for sharing this simply delicious “burger!” I did not use portabello mushrooms as I suspected their salty flavor would overshadow the seasame, cheese and chutney combo. I used mini portabellos and roasted three quartered Brussels along with the shrooms for the side.
Outcome: a divine hearty and flavorful meal!
Thank you,
Paula
I’m so glad you liked it Paula, and I’m loving the idea of roasted Brussels! Will have to try that x