Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers with Chermoula

Name: Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers with Chermoula
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 block of halloumi cheese, cut into cubes; Assorted vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onions, cut into chunks; Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

7 steps

These Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers with Chermoula are a mouthwatering delight! The combination of savory halloumi cheese, charred vegetables, and zesty chermoula sauce creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will impress any crowd. Plus, they're perfect for grilling season or a hearty vegetarian meal any time of year.

Updated at: Sat, 13 Apr 2024 18:02:01 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories359.4 kcal (18%)

Total Fat32.6 g (47%)

Carbs8.7 g (3%)

Sugars3.7 g (4%)

Protein14.9 g (30%)

Sodium1593.4 mg (80%)

Fiber1.7 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 blockhalloumi cheese

cut into cubes

vegetables

Assorted, such as cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onions, cut into chunks

Wooden skewers

soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning

For the Chermoula Sauce:

1 cupfresh cilantro leaves

chopped

1 cupfresh parsley leaves

chopped

4cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoonground cumin

1 teaspoonpaprika

1 teaspoonground coriander

½ teaspooncayenne pepper

adjust to taste

¼ cupfreshly squeezed lemon juice

¼ cupextra-virgin olive oil

salt

to taste

freshly ground black pepper

to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the chopped cilantro, parsley, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Pulse until it forms a coarse paste.

Step 3

With the food processor running, slowly pour in the lemon juice and olive oil until the mixture is well combined and forms a smooth sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Thread the halloumi cubes and assorted vegetables onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating between the cheese and vegetables.

Step 5

Brush the vegetable and halloumi skewers generously with the chermoula sauce, coating them evenly.

Step 6

Place the skewers on the preheated grill or grill pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the halloumi is golden brown and the vegetables are tender, with grill marks.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately, garnished with extra chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.