NYT Best of 2025 - Crispy Houllimi With Tomato & White Beans

• total time: 18 minutes

Ingredients

Olive oil

1pound cherry tomatoes, halved

2+ garlic cloves, pressed

1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, plus more for serving

1 teaspoon honey, plus more for serving

1 teaspoon dried oregano and thyme

Salt and black pepper

1 -2 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained

1(8-ounce) block halloumi, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices

½ lemon

Directions

In a large ovenproof pan over medium heat, add olive oil, spices, garlic, tomatoes, and parsley, and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices (about 10 minutes). Stir in the beans and heat 3 minutes, then turn off the heat, arrange halloumi slices on top, and broil until the cheese is golden and crispy (about 5 minutes). Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze lemon over the top, add a light honey drizzle, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately with bread.