Pesto Hummus Sandwich with Halloumi & Peppers

Try this pesto hummus sandwich idea to spice up your lunch!

This Pesto Hummus Sandwich with Halloumi & Roasted Red Peppers is a vibrant, satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavor and texture. The homemade pesto hummus—blended in a food processor with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and chickpeas—adds a creamy, herbaceous base that soaks beautifully into warm, toasted sourdough bread.

It’s layered with strips of sweet, smoky roasted red peppers and golden, skillet-fried halloumi for a savory, salty bite that makes each mouthful irresistible. The combination is fresh, hearty, and perfect for a meatless lunch or a light dinner that still feels indulgent and fulfilling.

If you’re intrigued by cooking with halloumi test out some of my other recipes that use it, too!

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Pesto Hummus Sandwich with Halloumi & Peppers

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Ingredients

• ▢ Bread of choice (this is a sourdough)
• ▢ Olive oil
• ▢ Roasted red peppers
• ▢ Red onion
• ▢ Arugula
• ▢ Halloumi cheese
• ▢ Red pepper flakes

The pesto hummus:

• ▢ 1 can of chickpeas
• ▢ 3/4 cup basil leaves
• ▢ 3/4 cup olive oil + more for topping
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• ▢ Juice of 1 lemon
• ▢ 1/2 cup parm cheese
• ▢ Salt/pepper
• ▢ 1/4 cup pine nuts + more for garnish

Instructions 

• Make your pesto: In a food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until combined. Taste and adjust accordingly.
• Slice halloumi and add to a skillet. Cook on medium heat for about 5 min per side or until it gets a nice golden brown. No need to add any oil to the pan, halloumi can cook on its own.
• Coat bread in olive oil and add to same pan and cook for 2-3 min per side.
• Add hummus pesto to toast, followed by halloumi, sliced red onion, arugula, red pepper and red pepper flakes. Enjoy! 

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