Halloumi Skewers with Tahini Sauce and Dukkah
Description
Marinated halloumi cheese and veggies are grilled, then topped with tahini sauce and dukkah.
Ingredients
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8 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into 12 cubes
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1 eggplant, cut into 12 cubes
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1 large red onion, cut into 12 equal pieces
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1 large red bell pepper, cut into 12 equal pieces
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6 cherry tomatoes
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6 radishes, sliced
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1 lemon, juiced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon ras el hanout spice blend
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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6 (10 inch) bamboo skewers
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6 tablespoons tahini
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges
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6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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6 tablespoons dukkah
Directions
1
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.
2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
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.
4
Place skewers on the preheated grill. Brush with reserved marinade and turn skewers to cook evenly on each side, 10 to 15 minutes.
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.