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Halloumi and Olive Muffins

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Halloumi and olive muffins are savory, flavorful treats made with halloumi cheese, olives, and fresh herbs. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks, these muffins combine Mediterranean flavors in a soft, crumbly bite.

Ingredients

  1. Base Ingredients:
    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper
    • 1/2 cup halloumi cheese, grated
    • 1/3 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
    • 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
    • 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional, for extra freshness)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Add Cheese and Olives: Stir in the grated halloumi cheese, chopped green olives, and black olives. This ensures that the cheese and olives are evenly distributed throughout the dry ingredients.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, milk, egg, and lemon zest (if using).
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake the Muffins: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the muffins are browning too quickly, cover them loosely with foil and continue baking.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.

Notes

  1. If you don’t have halloumi, you can substitute with feta, cheddar, or mozzarella, though the texture and flavor will be different.
  2. For an added Mediterranean twist, sprinkle some za’atar seasoning over the muffins before baking.

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