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Grilled Halloumi Burgers with Citrus Tapenade

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings

These vegetarian burgers feature halloumi, a tangy, salty cheese from Cyprus that holds its shape when heated, making it ideal for the grill. When grilled or sautéed, halloumi develops a charred crust that yields to soft cheese inside. Here, we cut the halloumi across the equator for the centerpiece of the burger, and season it with cumin, salt, and pepper. It's then topped with a citrusy olive tapenade with just enough crushed red pepper flakes to lend it a touch of heat. A lemony aïoli complements the citrus in the tapenade and natural tang of the halloumi. The roasted red peppers round out this burger; be sure to blot them dry before using so they don't slip out of the bun when you take a bite. Try to seek out brioche buns for these burgers; their slightly sweet flavor works perfectly here.

Ingredient:

  • 1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives
  • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest (from 1 orange)
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing halloumi
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon), divided
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ teaspoon grated or finely chopped garlic
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2 (8-ounce) blocks halloumi cheese, split horizontally into 1/2-inch-thick planks
  • 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 brioche buns, split horizontally
  • 2 jarred roasted red bell peppers (from 1 [16-ounce] jar), halved lengthwise

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