Grilled Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa and Pesto
Description
Halloumi cheese, mushrooms, and tomatoes are threaded onto skewers, grilled, and served on a bed of quinoa with pesto and olive oil - a great low-carb and vegetarian meal for 2.
Ingredients
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3 cups water
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2 cups quinoa
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4 large mushrooms, cut into pieces
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4 ounces light halloumi cheese, cubed
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4 cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 tablespoons pesto, or as needed
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1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
Directions
1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2
Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
3
Thread mushrooms, halloumi cheese, and tomatoes onto skewers. Cook under the broiler, rotating the skewers a few times, until halloumi beings to turn golden and the vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes
4
Stir pesto and olive oil together in a bowl; add enough oil to reach the desired consistency.
5
Divide quinoa between 2 plates and place skewers on top. Lightly drizzle with pesto mixture.