Halloumi Skewers with Tahini Sauce and Dukkah

Marinated halloumi cheese and veggies are grilled, then topped with tahini sauce and dukkah.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 662 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges
• 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 6 tablespoons tahini
• 8 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into 12 cubes
• 1 eggplant, cut into 12 cubes
• 1 large red onion, cut into 12 equal pieces
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 12 equal pieces
• 6 cherry tomatoes
• 6 radishes, sliced
• 1 tablespoon ras el hanout spice blend
• 6 (10 inch) bamboo skewers
• 6 tablespoons dukkah

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Combine halloumi cheese, eggplant, red onion, red bell pepper, whole cherry tomatoes, and whole radishes in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice on top. Sprinkle black pepper and ras el hanout over the mix. Toss to coat. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Slide 1 piece each eggplant, bell pepper, onion, halloumi cheese, tomato,radish, halloumi cheese, onion, bell pepper, and eggplant onto a skewer. Repeat with remaining skewers, cheese, and vegetables. Reserve any remaining marinade in the bowl.

Step 4

Place skewers on the preheated grill. Brush with reserved marinade and turn skewers to cook evenly on each side, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, mix tahini and lemon juice together in a bowl. Place 2 cooked skewers on each plate. Drizzle tahini sauce equally over each. Top with fresh cilantro and dukkah before, and serve with lemon wedges.