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Haloumi bruschettas

This vegetarian recipe is high in protein and calcium as well as giving you 4 of your 5-plus-a-day.

Time to make: 30 mins

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Ingredients

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oil spray
3/4 cup squash, such as butternut, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup asparagus, trimmed and halved lengthways
1 red capsicum, cut into thick strips
2 courgettezucchiniXszucchini, summer squashX, thinly sliced lengthways
4 spring onions, halved lengthways
10 button mushrooms, sliced
1 small eggplantaubergineX, thiny sliced lengthways
150g reduced-fat haloumi, sliced
8 slices sourdough or crusty bread
1 garlic clove, halved
250g tinned chopped tomatoes
Small handful fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

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1 Heat a grilling pan to high. Spray a little oil on both sides of the veg and cook, in batches, for 2–3 min on each side until charred. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

2 Spray the haloumi all over with oil, then add to the pan and cook for 1 min on each side or until charred and soft. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

3 Spray the bread on both sides with oil and toast in the pan for 1–2 min on each side until crisp. Transfer to a board, rub one side of each slice with the garlic, then spoon over the tomatoes. Top with the grilled vegetables and haloumi, scatter over the basil and season with ground black pepper. Serve straightaway.

Nutrition info (per serve)

Calories 372 cal

Kilojoules 1557 kJ

Total fat 9.8 g

Saturated fat 4.1 g

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Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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