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Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Vegetarian Lunch

Crispy golden halloumi, carrot, and herb cakes with a sumptuous roast tomato and watercress salad.

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Gordon Ramsay
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Ingredients
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • GarlicSliced
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Halloumi cheeseGrated
  • CarrotsGrated
  • ZucchiniGrated
  • Spring onionsChopped
  • Fresh mintChopped
  • Fresh corianderChopped
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Breadcrumbs
  • Red chiliSliced
  • Fresh gingerChopped
  • Rice wine vinegar
  • Watercress
  • ShallotsSliced
  • Aged balsamic vinegar
Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 150°C.

    5 min

  2. 2

    Lay cherry tomatoes on a tray, season with salt and sugar, and add sliced garlic. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

    10 min

  3. 3

    Roast tomatoes in the oven for 90 minutes.

    1h 30m

  4. 4

    Grate carrots and zucchini, sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture.

    10 min

  5. 5

    Grate halloumi cheese and mix with the vegetables.

    5 min

  6. 6

    Add chopped spring onions, fresh mint, and coriander to the mixture.

    5 min

  7. 7

    Add eggs and breadcrumbs, mix well.

    5 min

  8. 8

    Shape mixture into patties and refrigerate for 25 minutes.

    25 min

  9. 9

    Prepare chili dressing by slicing red chili and ginger, season with sugar, salt, rice wine vinegar, and olive oil.

    10 min

  10. 10

    Fry halloumi cakes in a hot oiled pan until golden brown.

    10 min

  11. 11

    Assemble salad with watercress, shallots, and roasted tomatoes. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

    5 min

Equipment Needed
oven
grater
pan
knife
cutting board

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