Description
This Hot Honey Avocado & Halloumi Toast on Sourdough combines creamy mashed avocado with crispy, golden fried halloumi cheese, all drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying breakfast or brunch, this Mediterranean-inspired toast balances creamy, salty, and sweet with a kick of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Avocado Spread
- 1 large ripe avocado, mashed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Toast and Cheese
- 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Topping and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (or to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Microgreens for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado Spread: In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is creamy and well combined, ensuring a smooth consistency for easy spreading.
- Cook the Halloumi: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi slices and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and develop a crispy exterior while remaining soft inside.
- Assemble the Toast: Spread the mashed avocado evenly over each slice of toasted sourdough bread, creating a creamy base.
- Add the Halloumi: Place 2 to 3 slices of the warm, cooked halloumi cheese on top of each avocado-covered toast.
- Drizzle with Hot Honey and Garnish: Drizzle each toast with hot honey according to your preferred sweetness and spice level. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if you desire extra heat, then garnish with fresh microgreens to add color and freshness.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your hot honey avocado and halloumi toast warm for the best flavor and texture combination.
Notes
- You can make hot honey at home by mixing honey with a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.
- For extra crunch and texture, consider adding sliced radishes or toasted seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- This toast is best served immediately while the halloumi is warm and the bread is still crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop, No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
