Halloumi Burgers

Name: Halloumi Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 8oz pack of halloumi (225g) (cut into slices); 1 egg yolk; 1 tbs water; 2 heaped tsp sesame seeds; 4 medium portobello mushrooms (wiped clean); 1 tbs olive oil; 1/4 tsp of sea salt; 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper; 4 brioche burger buns; 1 small red onion (peeled and sliced); 1 large beefsteak tomato / beef tomato (cut into slices); A small handful of cilantro / coriander leaves; A handful of arugula / rocket; 4 heaped tbsp of good quality mango chutney; 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes; 1 tbs apple cider vinegar; 1/3 cup of water (80ml)

Posted: April 19, 2017, Updated: June 20, 2019 / Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian

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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 they are very fussy about their 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 mushrooms 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.

How to Make Halloumi Burgers

Start by cooking those mushrooms. Preheat the oven and roast the portobello mushrooms until they are nice and juicy.
Coat the halloumi slices with the whisked egg wash,
Sprinkle some sesame seeds over the halloumi and press them into the cheese.
Make the sauce, add the mango chutney, apple cider vinegar and water. Cook that up in a pan until it is thick and sticky.
Cook the halloumi until each side is golden brown and a little bit crispy around the edges.

To Assemble Your Burgers:

Toast up some burger buns, add arugula/rocket, sliced red onion, tomato and then top with a whole mushroom, a slice of that crispy halloumi. Add a tablespoon or two of that sticky sauce, remember to be generous with that sauce, then add some coriander and you are done!

Tips for Making the Perfect Halloumi Burger:

Dry the halloumi with some kitchen paper before you coat it. I use full-fat halloumi, always!
Pick the freshest portobello mushrooms, medium mushrooms are perfect for this if they are too big they will overtake the halloumi.
Use a good quality mango chutney. If you can, buy the best chutney you can get your hands on. The chunky stuff is the best! This is our favourite Mango Chutney

What is Halloumi and is it Good for you?

Halloumi originates from Cyprus. It’s a semi-hard, unripened, brined cheese that can be made from cow, sheep or goat’s cheese. Halloumi can be eaten raw but in my opinion, is better cooked (grilled or fried).

Is halloumi healthy?

Halloumi is a salty cheese that is naturally high in saturated fat. A single portion can provide around 40% of the adult recommended daily allowance of salt. It’s also high in protein, making it a good vegetarian option. As with most fatty and salty foods, it’s important to consume this cheese in moderation.

Nutritionally, halloumi is an excellent source of calcium, is also contains zinc, selenium, magnesium, vitamin A and many of the B vitamins. The bbcgoodfood website has some really useful information on the Nutritional profile of halloumi.

What to Serve with Halloumi Burgers

These burgers are great served with some homemade fries and Greek salad.

These really went down well with the kids, you can reduce or omit the chilli flakes for little ones if you want. But for older kids and adults I’d definitely leave them in, they really give the sauce a nice kick.

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