Hot Honey Halloumi Flatbread (Low FODMAP-friendly)

Crunchy, chewy flatbread Creamy herb yogurt base. Fried halloumi cheese with sweet and spicy hot honey and fresh toppings like pomegranate and coriander.
Easy
Elimination
30 min
Vegetarian

Ingredients (2 servings)

Flatbread (Low FODMAP option)

  • 2 gluten-free flatbreads (check they are certified FODMAP-safe, e.g., Schär, or make your own — recipe below)

Halloumi

  • 200g halloumi cheese (low FODMAP at 40g per serving — we’ll use 100g per flatbread)

Hot Honey Sauce

  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or FODY’s garlic-free hot honey (if available)
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes or finely chopped fresh red chili (adjust to heat preference)
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (FODMAP-friendly in small quantities)
  • Pinch of salt

Herbed Yogurt Base

  • 200g lactose-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint or coriander
  • 1 tbsp chopped cucumber (peeled, seeded — optional)
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Toppings

  • 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (safe up to 45g)
  • 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • Optional: drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil (only if made with oil, not pureed garlic)

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Instructions

1. Prep the Yogurt Spread

In a bowl, combine:

  • 200g lactose-free Greek yogurt
  • Chopped mint or coriander
  • Lemon zest
  • Optional: finely chopped cucumber (peeled & seeded — avoid if you’re sensitive)
  • Salt & pepper

Chill in the fridge while preparing other components.

2. Make the Hot Honey

In a small pan:

  • Add 2 tbsp maple syrup (or garlic-free hot honey substitute)
  • Add chili flakes, 1 tsp vinegar, and a pinch of salt
  • Heat over low for 2–3 min until syrup slightly thickens
  • Set aside to cool slightly

3. Fry the Halloumi

  • Slice halloumi into ~1cm thick slices
  • Dry the slices with paper towel
  • Heat a nonstick or cast-iron pan (no oil needed)
  • Fry halloumi for 1–2 min each side until golden brown
  • Remove from pan and drizzle with a little of the hot honey

4. Assemble

  • Warm the flatbread slightly (in pan or microwave)
  • Spread a generous layer of the herbed yogurt
  • Add the halloumi slices
  • Drizzle with the rest of the hot honey
  • Sprinkle pomegranate seeds & fresh coriander
  • Optionally drizzle with garlic-infused oil

🥙 Optional: Homemade Low FODMAP Flatbread

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup gluten-free flour (like buckwheat, brown rice, or certified GF all-purpose)
  • 1/2 cup lactose-free yogurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: chopped herbs in dough

Instructions:

  • Mix all ingredients into a soft dough
  • Roll into small balls, flatten with rolling pin
  • Cook on hot dry pan 2–3 min per side

✅ Notes on FODMAPs:

  • Halloumi is low FODMAP in moderate amounts (max 40g per meal per Monash; here we go a bit over for richness, but tolerate as per your sensitivity).
  • Pomegranate seeds are fine up to 45g.
  • Maple syrup is low FODMAP (unlike honey).
  • Lactose-free yogurt keeps it gentle on the stomach.

Last updated:
April 4, 2025
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