Fig and Halloumi Honeyed Parcels with Pistachio Dust

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Wash the figs and cut them in half lengthwise. If the stems are tough, trim them.

   ~3 min
3. 3

   Cut the halloumi cheese into pieces roughly the size of the fig halves. Place one piece of halloumi onto the cut side of each fig half.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Arrange the fig and halloumi halves on the prepared baking sheet.

   ~2 min
5. 5

   In a small saucepan, gently heat the honey with the thyme sprigs for about 5 minutes, until infused. Do not boil.

   ~5 min
6. 6

   Drizzle the honey-thyme syrup over the fig and halloumi parcels, and brush lightly with olive oil.

   ~2 min
7. 7

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the halloumi is golden brown and slightly softened, and the figs are tender.

   ~20 min
8. 8

   While the parcels are baking, finely chop or pulse the pistachios in a food processor to create a dust.

   ~3 min
9. 9

   Remove from oven. Remove the thyme sprigs. Sprinkle the pistachio dust over the warm parcels.

   ~1 min
10. 10

    Serve immediately.