Grilled marinated halloumi on seeded vegetable ribb

Name: Grilled marinated halloumi on seeded vegetable ribbons recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lime; 8 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp crushed dried chillies; 1 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp dried mint; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper; 250 g (8.8oz) block halloumi cheese, cut into 8 slices; 1 pile of Mediterranean flatbreads (khobez), and a dish each of olives and pickled chillies, to serve; 2 thin parsnips, peeled but left whole; 2 large carrots, peeled but left whole; 2 courgettes, trimmed but left whole; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp black onion seeds; 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 lime
8 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp crushed dried chillies
1 tsp dried oregano
0.5 tsp dried mint
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
250 g (8.8oz) block halloumi cheese, cut into 8 slices
1 pile of Mediterranean flatbreads (khobez), and a dish each of olives and pickled chillies, to serve
2 thin parsnips, peeled but left whole
2 large carrots, peeled but left whole
2 courgettes, trimmed but left whole
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp black onion seeds
2 tbsp sesame seeds

1
Put 8 wooden skewers in cold water to soak.
2
Finely grate the zest of the lime into a shallow dish.
3
Squeeze the juice into a separate dish.
4
Whisk 6 tbsp olive oil into the zest with half the lime juice, chillies, herbs, garlic, and plenty of pepper.
5
Add the cheese slices, turn to coat completely, and leave to marinate for several hours or overnight, turning once or twice.
6
Pare the vegetables with a potato peeler, holding them firmly at each side and turning at intervals to shave them all around.
7
There will be a central piece you cannot pare, which can be set aside to use for soup.
8
Heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan or wok.
9
Add all the vegetables and stir-fry for 2 minutes until beginning to soften.
10
Cover and cook for a further 2 minutes until tender, but still with a little crunch.
11
Add the sesame oil, remaining lime juice, onion seeds, and sesame seeds, and toss well.
12
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
13
Remove from the heat.
14
Preheat an oiled, flat griddle pan or grill rack.
15
Remove the cheese from the marinade and thread a piece on each of the soaked wooden skewers.
16
Griddle for 1 minute on each side, pressing down with a fish slice, until charred brown in places.
17
Place on a plate and drizzle the remaining marinade over.
18
Toss the ribbons over a high heat once more to heat through.
19
Serve the vegetable ribbons with the cheese sticks, Mediterranean flatbreads, olives, and pickled chillies.

672

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lime, 8 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp crushed dried chillies, 1 tsp dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Grilled marinated halloumi on seeded vegetable ribbons recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled marinated halloumi on seeded vegetable ribbons recipe

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