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Seared Halloumi & Caramelised Onion Ciabatta

Seared Halloumi & Caramelised Onion Ciabatta

with Fries & Creamy Pesto
5.0(2)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on January 21, 2026
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Calories
794 kcal
Protein
34.4g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Milk
  • Lupin
  • Sesame
  • Almond
  • Hazelnut
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1

Tomato

2

Ciabatta

(Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Soy, Lupin, Sesame, Almond, Hazelnut, Eggs, Milk, May contain traces of allergens)

1 sachet

Thyme

1 packet

Halloumi

(Contains: Milk)

1 packet

Mixed Salad Leaves

1

Red Onion

2 packet

Potato

1 packet

Creamy Pesto Dressing

(Contains: Soy)

Calories794 kcal
Energy (kJ)3320 kJ
Fat37.8 g
of which saturates18.8 g
Carbohydrate77.8 g
of which sugars12.8 g
Dietary Fibre8.5 g
Protein34.4 g
Sodium1640 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

1

• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Cut potato into fries, then place on a lined oven tray. • Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. Bake until tender, 20-25 minutes. • In a medium bowl, place halloumi and cover with water to soak.

Little cooks: Help out by tossing the fries with the olive oil and salt.

2

• Meanwhile, thinly slice onion. Thinly slice tomato into rounds. Pick thyme leaves.

Little cooks: Don your goggles and have a go at peeling off the onion's outer layer!

3

• In large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, stirring, until softened, 5-6 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium. Add the balsamic vinegar, the brown sugar and a splash of water, then mix well. Cook until dark and sticky, 3-5 minutes. • Transfer to a small bowl.

4

• When the fries have 5 minutes remaining, drain halloumi and pat dry. Cut halloumi into 1cm-thick slices. • In a medium bowl, combine thyme, a good pinch of salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Add halloumi and toss to coat. • Wash and dry the frying pan, then return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook halloumi until golden brown, 1-2 minutes each side. Transfer to a plate.

Little cooks: Help toss the beef in the seasoning. Make sure to wash your hands well afterwards!

5

• Meanwhile, place ciabatta directly on a wire rack in the oven. • Bake until heated through, 5 minutes.

6

• Slice each ciabatta in half, then spread with creamy pesto dressing. • Top with halloumi, caramelised onion, tomato and mixed salad leaves. • Serve with fries. Enjoy!

Little cooks: Take the lead and help build the ciabatta!