Halloumi, Hummus and Roast Pepper Toastie
Crisp buttered sourdough filled with salty griddled halloumi, creamy hummus, sweet roast peppers and peppery rocket.
Made with Classic hummus. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.48 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the halloumi slices for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden. Lift out and set aside.
4 min - 2
Spread one side of each bread slice with hummus and lay the halloumi, peppers and rocket on 2 of them. Top with the other 2 slices, hummus side down.
- 3
Butter the outside of the sandwiches.
- 4
Wipe the pan, set over a medium heat, and cook the sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing down, until deep golden and crisp.
7 min - 5
Cut in half and serve while hot.
Tips
- Use your ready made hummus (see the base recipe) straight from the fridge. It spreads better when chilled.
- Pat the halloumi dry so it browns instead of steaming.
- Use gluten free bread and dairy free spread to adapt for allergies. Halloumi is dairy, so swap for roast aubergine.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. Wrap leftovers and refrigerate for up to 1 day, then reheat in a hot pan until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use a toastie maker?
Yes. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden. Do not overfill, as the halloumi can ooze out.
Which bread is best?
Sturdy sourdough or ciabatta holds the fillings and crisps well. Thin sliced white bread works but gets soft more easily.
More made with classic hummus
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.