Keto Grilled Halloumi and Mushrooms Recipe
A quick and easy keto recipe using grilled halloumi and mushrooms. Rich, savory, and full of flavor with very few carbs. Great for lunch, dinner, or sharing with friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled / Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired, Keto, Low-Carb
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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250g halloumi cheese, sliced into 1cm thick pieces
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300g mushrooms (baby bella or portobello), cleaned and sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter (optional)
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
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Pat halloumi dry and slice it evenly.
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Wipe mushrooms clean and cut them thick.
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Toss mushrooms with olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
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Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
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Grill mushrooms until golden brown, about 3–4 mins per side. Set aside.
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Grill halloumi slices 2–3 mins per side until browned.
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(Optional) Add butter to pan and warm mushrooms briefly in it.
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Serve cheese and mushrooms with lemon wedges on top.
Notes
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Use dry pan and a hot surface to keep cheese from sticking.
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Don’t wash mushrooms in water—they soak it up.
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Try adding grilled zucchini or red pepper for variety.
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Store leftovers in the fridge, reheat in a hot pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal Sugar: 2g Sodium: 800mg Fat: 34g Saturated Fat: 14g Unsaturated Fat: 18g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 6g Fiber: 1g Protein: 23g Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/grilled-halloumi-and-mushrooms/