Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Grilled Halloumi Skewers with Lemon Thyme Flavor, a perfect addition to any gathering. These skewers feature the rich, savory taste of grilled halloumi cheese, enhanced by the refreshing zest of lemon and aromatic thyme. Ideal as an appetizer or side dish, they bring a vibrant twist to your meals, impressing guests at barbecues, picnics, or casual dinners. With minimal preparation time and effort required, even novice cooks can create this delicious dish that offers a satisfying vegetarian option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound halloumi cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Cut halloumi cheese into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
- Add halloumi cubes to the marinade and toss to coat; let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Thread marinated halloumi onto skewers with space between each cube.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grates.
- Grill skewers for 2-4 minutes on each side until golden-brown and tender.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg