Honey-Harissa Glazed Halloumi Skewers with Minty Quinoa Salad
Main Course

Honey-Harissa Glazed Halloumi Skewers with Minty Quinoa Salad

Experience the ultimate culinary alchemy with these Honey-Harissa Glazed Halloumi Skewers. This dish celebrates the bold, smoky heat of North African harissa perfectly tempered by the floral sweetness of raw wildflower honey. As the halloumi hits the...

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22 Min Prep

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45 Min Cook

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6 Servings

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Vegetarian

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1
Begin by rinsing the quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
2
Combine the quinoa and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
3
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the harissa paste, honey, and smoked paprika to create a vibrant glaze.
4
Thread the cubed halloumi onto skewers and brush liberally with the glaze.
5
Heat a non-stick grill pan over medium-high heat and sear the halloumi skewers for 2 minutes per side until charred, golden, and slightly softened.
6
Fold the fresh chopped mint, lemon juice, and toasted pine nuts into the cooked quinoa.
7
Serve the warm skewers immediately atop a generous bed of the zesty mint quinoa for a perfect balance of heat, salt, and herbaceous freshness.

Recipe Information

Cuisine
Modern Mediterranean Fusion
Course
Main Course
Diet
Vegetarian
Total Time
67 mins

Recipe Time chart

Preparation Time

22 mins

Cooking Time

45 mins

Total Time

67 mins
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Author

Master Chef

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