Grilled Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers

Name: Grilled Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, cut in 1in rounds; 2 bell peppers (any color), cut in 1in pieces; 1 large red onion, cut in 1in chunks; 8 oz halloumi cheese, cut in 1in cubes; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Colorful summer skewers loaded with zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and salty grilled halloumi cheese, brushed with herbed olive oil and charred over high heat.

37 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

MediterraneanSideGrillVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, cut in 1in rounds
2 bell peppers (any color), cut in 1in pieces
1 large red onion, cut in 1in chunks
8 oz halloumi cheese, cut in 1in cubes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, the zest and juice of 1 zested and juiced lemon, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
3

Add 2 medium cut in 1in rounds zucchini, 2 cut in 1in pieces bell peppers (any color), 1 large cut in 1in chunks red onion, and 8 oz cut in 1in cubes halloumi cheese to the bowl. Toss to coat everything well. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
4

Thread the vegetables and halloumi alternately onto skewers, distributing evenly.
5

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 450°F). Lightly oil the grates.
6

Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender with char marks and the halloumi is golden brown.
7

Transfer to a platter, scatter 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley on top, and serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.

Questions

Can I make Grilled Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz halloumi cheese, cut in 1in cubes) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free side collection instead.

How long does Grilled Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Grilled Vegetable and Halloumi Skewers?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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