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2 Ka'ak With Za'atar, Turmeric, and Nigella Seed
1 medium (8-ounce; 225g) Hass avocado, halved, pitted, and flesh scooped
15 green olives (preferably a Middle Eastern variety), pitted and sliced in quarters
1 TBSP (15ml) freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon
1 TSP za'atar blend, plus more for sprinkling (see note)
Kosher salt
4 1/2 ounces (125g) halloumi cheese, cut into eight 1/4-inch-thick slices and patted dry
In a small bowl, mash avocado well.
Stir in olives, lemon juice, and za'atar.
Season with salt.
Using a serrated knife, slice ka'ak in half and toast.
Meanwhile, set a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, add halloumi, and cook, turning once, until well browned on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
Spread avocado mixture on ka'ak halves.
Top each with 2 slices warm halloumi.
Sprinkle with za'atar and serve open-faced.
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