Halloumi in Blankets
A great alternative to pigs in blankets, sprinkled with paprika for a smoky taste; a delicious addition to a vegetarian Christmas roast!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories83
- Carbs2.3g
- Protein7g
- Fat5g
- Saturates3.3g
- Sugars2.2g
For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff to know in the blurb!
There’s no doubt that pigs in blankets are a Christmas classic, but because they’re made with pork and bacon it can often exclude vegetarians. We’ve developed a delicious, veggie-friendly alternative with these Halloumi in Blankets that everyone can enjoy!
Delicious, savoury halloumi fingers wrapped in sweet cranberry sauce and a light courgette blanket, sprinkled with smoky paprika and roasted to perfection.
They’re quite fun to assemble too, so you could always try getting the kids involved and create them in the kitchen together!
With a smoky taste, these Halloumi in Blankets are full of flavour while still only 83 calories per roll. You could serve as a side for Christmas dinner, or even serve warm as part of a festive party table alongside Cheese and Pickle Twists.
If you are searching for another vegetarian party food, try our Veggie Filo Crackers as part of your buffet too:
Take a look at our Christmas category for even more delicious festive recipes!
What diets is this Halloumi in Blankets recipe suitable for?
This Halloumi in Blankets recipe is suitable for vegetarian and gluten free diets.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Halloumi in Blankets?
Low fat halloumi is used to keep this recipe light, and you can find this in most supermarkets in the cheese aisle.
You’ll also need cocktail sticks to assemble them, which you can find in supermarkets or in bulk online.
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If you are planning plenty of party food, cocktail sticks can be bought in bulk online!
How many calories are in this Halloumi in Blankets?
There are 83 calories per portion in this Halloumi in Blankets which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
This Halloumi in Blankets is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Spray a baking sheet with low calorie cooking spray.
Step 2
Cut the halloumi into 8 equal fingers. Spread some kitchen towel on a plate, place the fingers on top and dab the tops of the halloumi with another piece of kitchen towel. Cover with more kitchen towel and allow to sit for 20 minutes. This will help any liquid to drain so you get a firmer piece of halloumi.
Step 3
Using the peeler, cut the courgette into long ribbons, pick out the widest 16 and pat dry between 2 pieces of kitchen roll.
Step 4
Using a pastry brush, cover each halloumi finger with a little cranberry sauce.
Step 5
Wrap each finger in 2 of the ribbons and secure with a cocktail stick.
Step 6
Place on the prepared baking sheet and spray with low calorie cooking spray.
Step 7
Mix the smoked paprika and garlic granules together and sprinkle liberally over the halloumi rolls.
Step 8
Season with a little salt if you like but remember halloumi can be quite salty anyway.
Step 9
Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes until golden brown, and serve!
What could I serve with this Halloumi in Blankets?
Serve alongside a classic roast dinner with all the trimmings!
How do you know when Halloumi in Blankets is cooked?
You should cook Halloumi in Blankets until they are golden brown. This will take around 10 minutes.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Halloumi in Blankets in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, you should eat it within 4 hours.
This is because the consistency of halloumi and courgette can be lost, so they’re best prepared and eaten fresh!
Can I freeze Halloumi in Blankets?
The consistency can be affected, so we do not recommend freezing this recipe. However, you can have Halloumi in Blankets from fridge to table in only 25 minutes, so it’s well worth making fresh!
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Halloumi in Blankets
A great alternative to pigs in blankets, sprinkled with paprika for a smoky taste; a delicious addition to a vegetarian Christmas roast!
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
10 MINS
- KCals 83
- Carbs 2.3G
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC. Spray a baking sheet with low calorie cooking spray.
- Cut the halloumi into 8 equal fingers. Spread some kitchen towel on a plate, place the fingers on top and dab the tops of the halloumi with another piece of kitchen towel. Cover with more kitchen towel and allow to sit for 20 minutes. This will help any liquid to drain so you get a firmer piece of halloumi.
- Using the peeler, cut the courgette into long ribbons, pick out the widest 16 and pat dry between 2 pieces of kitchen roll.
- Using a pastry brush, cover each halloumi finger with a little cranberry sauce.
- Wrap each finger in 2 of the ribbons and secure with a cocktail stick.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and spray with low calorie cooking spray.
- Mix the smoked paprika and garlic granules together and sprinkle liberally over the halloumi rolls.
- Season with a little salt if you like but remember halloumi can be quite salty anyway.
- Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes until golden brown, and serve!
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LeahTuesday 5th January 2021
Is there any other sauce you would recommend than cranberry sauce as I’m allergic to cranberries.
SharonTuesday 5th January 2021
Hi Leah, you could try redcurrant jelly as an alternative to cranberry sauce in this recipe. We haven’t tried this ourselves but it should be a suitable alternative.
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