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Mini Greek Halloumi and Vegetable Kebabs
When you need to throw something vegetarian on the grill then veggie kebobs are always a hit. And these Greek Halloumi and vegetable kebabs are simple to make, quick to cook and easy to eat. And let's face it everyone loves dinner that is served on a stick!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Optional Marinade
30 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 59 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
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For the Kebabs
- 1 packet halloumi cheese (8.8oz/250g)
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 zucchini
- 24 cherry tomatoes
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- handful fresh mint
- 1 small red chilli
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cut the halloumi into 24 cubes, then add to a large mixing bowl.
- Remove the stalk and seeds from the bell pepper then cut it into 24 chunks and add it to the bowl.
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthways and then into quarters, Then cut each quarter into 6 chunks.
- Add the zucchini to the bowl.
- Place the tomatoes into the mixing bowl
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To Make the Dressing
- Pull the mint leaves from the stem and stack them up together. Roll them into a cigar and then slice them finley to create thin mint strips.
- Pour the extra virgin olive oil into a small bowl. Add the mint to the olive oil.
- Carefully deseed and finely chop the chilli and add that to the olive oil mixture
- Finely grate the lemon zest onto the olive oil mixture.
- Season the olive oil with salt and pepper and then stir well to combine.
- Drizzle about half of the mixture over the vegetables and reserve the rest for later.
- leave the veg to marinate for 30 minutes and up to 12 hours
To assemble the kebabs
- Thread a halloumi cubes, cherry tomatoes, zucchini chunk and slice of bell pepper onto a wooden skewer.
- The veggie kebabs can now be cooked or refrigerated for up to 6 hours.
To Cook
- Preheat the grill to high.
- Grill for 3 minutes on each side until the cheese is golden and the veg has softened slightly.
Notes
- Chop the veg and cheese into cubes and marinade for up to 12 hours.
- The raw prepared skewers can be covered and refrigerated for up to 6 hours.
- Cook just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
59kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
16.8mg
(19%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
Protein | 2g | 4% |
Fat | 4g | 6% |
Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
Vitamin C | 16.8mg | 19% |
Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.