Main Course

Honey-Harissa Glazed Halloumi Skewers with Minted Quinoa

Name: Honey-Harissa Glazed Halloumi Skewers with Minted Quinoa
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 67 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Modern Mediterranean Fusion
Ingredients: 250g halloumi cheese (cubed); 2 tbsp harissa paste; 2 tbsp wildflower honey; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped); 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 1 lemon (juiced and zested); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Experience the perfect harmony of textures and tastes with this Honey-Harissa Glazed Halloumi dish. This recipe elevates the humble halloumi—the prized semi-hard cheese of Cyprus—by introducing the deep, smoky heat of North African harissa balanc...

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25 Min Prep

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42 Min Cook

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5 Servings

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Vegetarian

Ingredients

250g halloumi cheese (cubed)
2 tbsp harissa paste
2 tbsp wildflower honey
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 lemon (juiced and zested)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

First, whisk the harissa, honey, and smoked paprika together in a small bowl to create the glaze.

Thread the halloumi cubes onto skewers and brush generously with half of the glaze.

Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat and sear the skewers for 2 minutes per side until charred and golden.

Meanwhile, bring the vegetable broth to a boil and cook the quinoa until fluffy, about 15 minutes.

In a medium bowl, toss the cooked quinoa with lemon juice, zest, chopped mint, and toasted pine nuts.

Arrange the grilled skewers atop a bed of the minted quinoa, drizzle with the remaining harissa-honey glaze, and serve immediately while the cheese is warm and squeaky.

Recipe Information

Cuisine
Modern Mediterranean Fusion

Course
Main Course

Diet
Vegetarian

Total Time
67 mins

Recipe Time chart

Preparation Time

25 mins

Cooking Time

42 mins

Total Time

67 mins

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