Grilled Greek Halloumi Kebabs (Print-Friendly Version)

Rich grilled halloumi skewers with peppers, zucchini, lemon, and fresh herbs for vibrant Mediterranean flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Halloumi and Marinade

01 - 400 g halloumi cheese, cut into 1.25 cm cubes
02 - 60 ml extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for greasing grill
03 - 45 ml fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1.5 tsp dried oregano
07 - 2 tsp fresh basil, chopped
08 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 tsp fine sea salt
10 - 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Vegetables

11 - 2 large mixed-colour bell peppers, chopped into 4 cm pieces
12 - 2 large zucchini, sliced into 1.25 cm rounds
13 - 1 large red onion, chopped into 4 cm pieces

→ Skewers

14 - 8–10 large skewers, metal or wooden

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, chopped basil, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Add the cubed halloumi to the marinade and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to infuse flavours.
03 - If using wooden skewers, immerse in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning. Thread marinated halloumi, bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini onto skewers, alternating for even distribution. Reserve excess marinade.
04 - Preheat barbecue grill to medium heat. Lightly grease grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
05 - Place prepared skewers onto grill. Cook for 8–10 minutes, rotating midway and basting with reserved marinade, until vegetables are tender and halloumi is golden with grill marks.
06 - Remove grilled kebabs from heat. Serve immediately, either plain or accompanied by tzatziki sauce, as desired.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - Fully cool cooked kebabs before refrigerating to preserve texture; freezing is not recommended as zucchini and cheese may become soft.
02 - Grill skewers over indirect heat to prevent halloumi from over-browning before vegetables are tender.
03 - Nutrition data is an estimate; consult a registered nutritionist for professional advice.

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