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Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers with Pesto recipe by Safe Plated

Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers with Pesto

Delicious grilled skewers featuring halloumi cheese and colorful Mediterranean vegetables, drizzled with a vibrant pesto sauce. Serve over rice or couscous for a satisfying lunch.

20m prep + 15m cook4 servings
Contains dairyNUTS-free
400 cal|20g protein|25g carbs|25g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Halloumi cheese
  • 1 large Zucchini
  • 1 large Red bell pepper
  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium Red onion
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.125 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 cup Pesto
  • 8 Wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. 1If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. 2Thread the halloumi cheese, zucchini, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion onto the skewers.
  3. 3Brush the skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  5. 5Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the vegetables are tender and the halloumi cheese is golden brown.
  6. 6Drizzle with pesto before serving. Serve immediately.

Substitutions

Sunflower Seed Pesto

To avoid nuts

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