This recipe is a cheese lovers dream, topped with spiced breaded halloumi bites! This vegetarian pizza is a fun treat for your next Meatless Monday or “Fakeaway” night, and is very adaptable to your tastes.
Mix the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds and smoked paprika together in a small bowl.
4 Tbsp breadcrumbs, 2 tsp Italian seasoning / Italian mixed herbs, 1.5 tsp fennel seeds, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Whisk the egg in another small bowl.
1 egg
Now prepare your halloumi. Dip each piece into egg, and then the breadcrumb mix, and then lay it onto a plate or a piece of parchment paper.
5 oz halloumi cheese
Pour olive oil into a frying pan and bring to a medium-high heat. Add the halloumi to the pan and fry on each side until it's just golden. Err on the side of undercooking them. We don't want them super crispy, because they're still going to spend time in the oven which will cook them further.
Now add the halloumi to the top of the pizza and add the remaining toppings around the halloumi - the rest of the mozzarella, the feta crumbles, cherry tomatoes and peppers.
1 mini pepper, 3 cherry tomatoes, 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella, 1/4 cup feta, 2 Tbsp olive oil
Place in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until the crust is cooked and the cheese is melted and just starting to brown. Add torn basil leaves to the top, if using.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a few days and eaten cold, or reheated briefly in the oven. It can also be frozen for 3 months.