Halloumi kebabs with a paprika dressing and lemon orzo

Quick halloumi, zucchini, and pepper kebabs baked until golden, served over lemony cilantro orzo and finished with a tangy paprika, garlic, and green onion dressing.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the cheese and pepper into cubes. Thinly slice the zucchini. Chop the garlic and cilantro. Mince the green onion. Zest the lemon. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Mix the cheese, zucchini and pepper with a drizzle of oil, salt and pepper. Skewer the kebabs. Put them on a tray with baking paper and cover with aluminium foil. Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes. Remove the aluminium foil and bake for another 6–7 minutes.

Step 3

Cook the orzo in the boiling water for 8–10 minutes. Drain. Mix with some lemon juice, the cilantro, a drizzle of oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the garlic, green onion, paprika and lemon zest with 1/4 cup of oil, 1 tbsp of sugar, salt and pepper.

Step 5

Serve the skewers with the orzo and garnish with the paprika dressing. Or, place everything in the center of the table and let everyone make their own plate.