Grilled Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa and Pesto

Name: Grilled Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa and Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 2 cups quinoa; 4 large mushrooms, cut into pieces; 4 ounces light halloumi cheese, cubed; 4 cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons pesto, or as needed; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed

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Easy to prepare, low carb, vegetarian, and so tasty! Halloumi cheese, mushrooms, and tomatoes are threaded onto skewers, grilled, and served on a bed of quinoa with pesto and olive oil.

Submitted by PlimRed

Updated on August 22, 2022

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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3 cups water
2 cups quinoa
4 large mushrooms, cut into pieces
4 ounces light halloumi cheese, cubed
4 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons pesto, or as needed
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed

Directions

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.
Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
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
Stir pesto and olive oil together in a bowl; add enough oil to reach the desired consistency.
Divide quinoa between 2 plates and place skewers on top. Lightly drizzle with pesto mixture.

Cook's Note:

Try using a light version of halloumi cheese and a light pesto.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

919	Calories
34g	Fat
115g	Carbs
41g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 919
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g	44%
Saturated Fat 12g	60%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 757mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate 115g	42%
Dietary Fiber 13g	47%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 41g	81%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Calcium 193mg	15%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 1224mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Grilled Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa and Pesto

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Cook's Note:

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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