Baked white asparagus with halloumi cheese
A simple and delicious dish that combines soft, sweet white asparagus with crunchy, salty halloumi cheese. Served hot as a main course or vegetarian appetizer.
Servings: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 10–12 Elingea white asparagus, cleaned
- 200 g halloumi, sliced
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest (optional)
- Fresh thyme or oregano
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp. honey for a delicate sweetness (optional)
Instructions:
Preparation of asparagus:
- Clean the white asparagus thoroughly from the fibers (from the bottom to the top).
- Boil them in salted water with a little sugar for 7–8 minutes, until they are slightly soft.
- Drain and spread them on a baking sheet.
Baking:
- Sprinkle the asparagus with olive oil, lemon juice, pepper and herbs.
- Place slices of halloumi on top or next to it.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 12–15 minutes, until the halloumi takes on color.
Serving:
- Sprinkle with lemon zest and a little fresh thyme.
- Optional: pour a few drops of honey on the halloumi for contrast.