Description
These Grilled Greek Halloumi Kebabs are a delicious vegetarian option for your next BBQ. Marinated in a flavorful mix of olive oil, lemon, and herbs, the halloumi cheese is skewered with colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and onions, then grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 14 oz Halloumi Cheese cut into 1/2″ cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Kebabs:
- 2 large red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, chopped to 1 1/2″ pieces
- 2 large zucchini, sliced into 1/2” rounds
- 1 large red onion, chopped into 1 1/2″ pieces
- 8–10 large skewers, metal or wooden
Instructions
- Marinate Halloumi: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add halloumi cubes, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Prepare Skewers: Soak skewers in water for 10 minutes. Thread marinated halloumi, peppers, onion, and zucchini onto skewers.
- Grill: Heat BBQ to medium, grease the grill, and cook skewers for 8-10 minutes, basting with leftover marinade and rotating halfway through cooking.
- Serve: Remove from grill and serve hot, alone or with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- Storage and Freezing: Cooked kebabs can be stored in a covered container in the fridge once cooled, or ingredients can be separated and stored in an airtight container. Avoid freezing to prevent texture changes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Kebab
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
