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Halloumi with Pumpkin and Dates

By: The Local Palate
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yields

Makes about 4 servings

    ingredients
  • 1 small pie pumpkin
  • Olive oil as needed
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Scant pinch fresh grated nutmeg
  • ½ cup golden raisins, chopped
  • 8 medjool dates, chopped
  • 8 ounces haloumi cheese, sliced into 8 pieces
  • Parsley and pepitas for garnish
steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Quarter and deseed pumpkin and rub with olive oil. Roast in oven until tender, about 40 minutes. Let cool, remove skin, and puree flesh in a blender. Reserve half of the puree for another use.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, nutmeg, raisins, and dates; stir in puree.
  3. Heat a swirl of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear Halloumi on each side until golden brown, around 2 minutes per side.
  4. Spread puree into a serving dish, top with cheese, and garnish with parsley and pepitas.
  • Recipe By
    Michael Shemtov and Jonathan Ory

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