How to Make Halloumi Skewers with Tahini Sauce and Dukkah - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy dish to impress your friends and family, these Halloumi Skewers with Tahini Sauce and Dukkah are the perfect choice. Halloumi, a semi-hard, unripened cheese from Cyprus, has a unique texture and flavor that makes it perfect for grilling. When paired with the creamy tahini sauce and aromatic dukkah, these skewers become a show-stopping appetizer or main course.

The salty and slightly tangy flavor of the halloumi cheese is the star of this dish...

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into 12 cubes
  • 1 eggplant, cut into 12 cubes
  • 1 large red onion, cut into 12 equal pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 12 equal pieces
  • 6 cherry tomatoes
  • 6 radishes, sliced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ras el hanout spice blend
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 6 (10 inch) bamboo skewers
  • 6 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges
  • 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 6 tablespoons dukkah

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 6 skewers

  • 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.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • 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.
  • Place skewers on the preheated grill. Brush with reserved marinade and turn skewers to cook evenly on each side, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    662 cal.

    • Total Fat: 58g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 993mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 123mg
    • Calcium: 216mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1057mg