GRILLED HALLOUMI AND MUSHROOM SKEWERS WITH QUINOA AND PESTO

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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.

Provided by PlimRed

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 918.6 calories, Carbohydrate 114.6 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 13.2 g, Protein 40.6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 756.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Krishna Lama
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This recipe was a bit too salty for me. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Anwar good So
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me. I would recommend using less chili flakes next time.


Syed Hamid Raza
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I would recommend using a simpler recipe for grilled halloumi and mushrooms.


Chuck Davis
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This recipe was a bit too expensive for me. I would recommend using cheaper ingredients, such as regular mushrooms instead of portobello mushrooms.


Olivia Sky
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I would recommend using pre-cooked quinoa and pesto to save time.


ZambolianMonkey
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The halloumi and mushrooms were a bit dry. I would recommend marinating them before grilling.


snowplow 7
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to the quinoa and pesto next time.


Lesego mabaso
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit! The halloumi and mushrooms are always cooked perfectly, and the quinoa and pesto are a delicious and healthy addition. I love that this recipe is so versatile - I've even used it to make


Hdhd Hdhdhd
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The halloumi and mushrooms were cooked perfectly, and the quinoa and pesto were a delicious addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.


omar chando
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I'm not a big fan of halloumi, but I loved this recipe! The mushrooms were perfectly grilled, and the quinoa and pesto were a great combination. I would definitely make this again, even without the halloumi.


Josh Jones
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The halloumi and mushrooms were cooked perfectly, and the quinoa and pesto were a great complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Safaa Chahed
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This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the grilled halloumi and mushrooms. The quinoa and pesto were also a great addition.


Zenobia John
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The grilled halloumi and mushrooms were delicious, but the quinoa was a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs to the quinoa next time.


Halima Adegbite
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I love that this recipe uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients. The halloumi and mushrooms were perfectly grilled, and the quinoa and pesto added a delicious, flavorful touch. I will definitely be making this again!