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Zaatar Halloumi Skewers & Couscous - middle_eastern dinner recipe

Zaatar Halloumi Skewers & Couscous

Golden halloumi skewers with peppers, zucchini, and red onion, served over lemony herb couscous with a creamy tahini-yogurt drizzle. Colorful, satisfying, and easy to get on the table for a full vegetarian dinner.

By Eatpace

Vegetarian
Prep: 15 minCook: 20 min35 min total 4 servings Very Simple Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • Halloumi(450 g)
  • Bell pepper(2)
  • Courgette(1)
  • Red Onion(1)
  • Olive oil(3 tbsp)
  • Za'atar(2 tbsp)
  • Paprika(1 tsp)
  • Black pepper(½ tsp)
  • Couscous(240 g)
  • Vegetable Broth(300 ml)
  • Lemon()
  • Flat Leaf Parsley(15 g)
  • Salt(¾ tsp)
  • Greek yogurt(120 g)
  • Tahini(2 tbsp)
  • Water(2 tbsp)

Method

  1. 1

    Cut {Halloumi} into large bite-size pieces. Cut {Bell pepper}, {Zucchini}, and {Red Onion} into chunky pieces. Thread the halloumi and vegetables onto skewers, then coat all over with {Olive oil}, {Za'atar}, {Paprika}, and {Black pepper}.

    ~15 min

  2. 2

    Bring {Vegetable Stock} to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in {Couscous}, cover, and take off the heat for 5 minutes.

    ~5 min

  3. 3

    Fluff the couscous with a fork, then mix through the zest and juice of {Lemon}, chopped {Fresh parsley}, {Olive oil}, and {Salt}. Cover to keep warm.

    ~2 min

  4. 4

    Whisk together {Greek yogurt}, {Tahini}, the juice of {Lemon}, {Water}, and {Salt} until smooth and spoonable.

    ~3 min

  5. 5

    Cook the skewers in a hot grill pan or under a hot grill, turning once or twice, for 10 minutes until the halloumi is golden at the edges and the vegetables are tender with light blistering.

    ~10 min

  6. 6

    Spoon the couscous onto plates, set the skewers on top, and finish with the tahini-yogurt sauce over and around the skewers.

    ~3 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

548
Calories
23g
Protein
32g
Fat
42g
Carbs
4g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Dietary Profile
Vegetarian
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