Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers a try. Watching your figure? This gluten free and primal recipe has 364 calories, 19g of protein, and 28g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. For $4.96 per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is liked by 172 foodies and cooks. A mixture of oregano, fresh mint leaves, halloumi cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Serious Eats. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 56%. Similar recipes include Grilled Halloumi Vegetable Skewers, Grilled Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers with Pistachio Pesto, and Greek Inspired Zucchini, Halloumi and Artichoke Vegetable Skewers | Vegetables on the Grill.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
Type of fire: Direct
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
1 pint grape tomatoes
Grill heat: medium-high
1 pound halloumi cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon, plus 1 additional lemon cut into wedges for serving
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 medium red onions, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 medium zucchini, cut into into 1/2-inch rounds
Equipment:
whisk
bowl
skewers
grill
Cooking instruction summary:
Procedures 1 Whisk together oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and mint in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 2 Add cheese, zucchini, onion, and tomatoes, and toss to combine. 3 Alternatively thread cheese, zucchini, onion, and tomatoes on skewers. 4 Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Grill skewers over direct heat until cheese browns and zucchini has slightly softened, 3-5 minutes per side. Remove skewers from the grill to a serving platter. Squeeze lemon wedges over skewers and serve immediately with tzatziki and warm pita.
Step by step:
1. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and mint in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add cheese, zucchini, onion, and tomatoes, and toss to combine.
3. Alternatively thread cheese, zucchini, onion, and tomatoes on skewers.
4. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Grill skewers over direct heat until cheese browns and zucchini has slightly softened, 3-5 minutes per side.
5. Remove skewers from the grill to a serving platter. Squeeze lemon wedges over skewers and serve immediately with tzatziki and warm pita.
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