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Halloumi with Eggs and Zaatar

This Halloumi with Eggs and Zaatar is a flavorful and protein-packed breakfast with Middle Eastern flair. Salty, golden-seared halloumi meets gently cooked eggs topped with a sprinkle of zaatar—a dish that’s fast, filling, and perfect with warm bread.

  • Category Breakfast | Middle Eastern

  • Servings 2–3

  • Prep Time 5 minutes

  • Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pack halloumi cheese, sliced into ½-inch pieces
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tbsp Zaatar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Sear the Halloumi
    Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over high heat. Add halloumi slices and sear for 1–1.5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
  • Cook the Eggs
    Lower heat. Crack eggs directly over the cheese. Sprinkle with zaatar and salt. Cover and cook for 4–5 minutes until whites are set.
  • Serve
    Slide onto a large plate, garnish with extra zaatar, and serve immediately.