Halloumi and Zucchini Pesto Sandwich

This halloumi and zucchini sandwich veggie sandwich is the perfect lunch.

What makes this Halloumi and Zucchini Pesto Sandwich is definitely the halloumi cheese. Halloumi is so fun to cook with because it has a high heat melting point, so it stays firm but still melty and delish. I made a homemade pesto, which is super easy to do in a food processor. Throw basil leaves, olive oil, garlic, parmesan, salt/pepper, pistachios and some Greek yogurt into the processor and blend until creamy. Cook the zucchini in a pan until browned, and then do the same with the halloumi. You’ll add both of these to some toasted bread of your choice. I used a Frances Pan loaf from Whole Foods, but any thick bread will be great. Layer on arugula, tomato and pesto. This is a great veggie option to level up your lunch.

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• Vegetarian

Halloumi and Zucchini Pesto Sandwich

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Ingredients

For the pesto:

• ▢ 3/4 cup basil leaves (or arugula, I did a combo of both)
• ▢ 3/4 cup olive oil
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic
• ▢ 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• ▢ Salt/pepper
• ▢ 1/4 cup pistachios
• ▢ 1 heaping tbsp greek yogurt

The rest:

• ▢ 2 slices of bread of choice (this is a Frances pan loaf from Whole Foods)
• ▢ A few slices of halloumi cheese
• ▢ A few slices of heirloom tomato
• ▢ 1 zucchini
• ▢ 1 tsp Zaatar
• ▢ Arugula
• ▢ 1 clove garlic
• ▢ EVOO

Instructions 

• In a food processor, combine the pesto ingredients. Blend until smooth. Adjust to taste.
• Slice garlic and add to a pan along with some olive oil. Slice zucchini and add to pan. Season with a little zataar. Cook for about 4-5 min or until zucchini is browned and then flip. Repeat until browned and softened with a little outside crisp. Remove and set aside.
• Coat bread in olive oil and in the same pan, add slices of bread and cook 2-3 min per side. Remove and set aside while you cook halloumi.
• Slice halloumi and add to pan. No need to add any additional olive oil, halloumi cooks fine on its own. Cook for about 3 min per side or until the sides are browned.
• Assembly time: Spread pesto on bread and top with sliced tomato, zucchini, halloumi and some arugula. Enjoy!

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