Description
These Grilled Greek Halloumi Kebabs are a vibrant and savory vegetarian delight featuring marinated halloumi cheese and fresh vegetables grilled to perfection. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors from herbs, citrus, and garlic, they are perfect for a summer BBQ or light dinner, served hot and optionally paired with refreshing tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
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Marinade and Halloumi
- 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
Vegetables and Skewers
- 2 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), chopped into 1 1/2′ pieces
- 2 large zucchinis, sliced into 1/2′ rounds
- 1 large red onion, chopped into 1 1/2′ pieces
- 8-10 large skewers, metal or wooden
Instructions
- Marinate the Halloumi: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, fresh basil, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade. Add the halloumi cubes to the bowl and toss well to evenly coat the cheese in the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Prepare the Skewers: Soak the metal or wooden skewers in water for about 10 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill. After soaking, thread the marinated halloumi cubes alternately with chopped bell peppers, zucchini slices, and red onion pieces onto each skewer, distributing the ingredients evenly.
- Grill the Kebabs: Preheat your BBQ grill to medium heat and lightly grease the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking. Place the kebabs on the grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning them halfway through. While grilling, baste the kebabs occasionally with leftover marinade to enhance flavor and keep them moist.
- Serve: Once the kebabs are nicely charred and cooked through, remove them from the grill. Serve the kebabs hot either on their own or alongside a cool, creamy tzatziki sauce for a traditional Greek accompaniment.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers is essential to avoid burning on the grill.
- For extra flavor, allow the halloumi to marinate closer to 2 hours.
- Use fresh herbs whenever possible for the best flavor.
- Tzatziki sauce pairs beautifully with the grilled kebabs for added freshness.
- Turn skewers carefully to prevent halloumi from sticking or falling apart.
