Grilled Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa and Pesto

Vegetarian - BBQ and Grilling

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.

Grilled Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa and Pesto

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Grilled Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa and Pesto

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

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Meanwhile set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Stir pesto and olive oil together in a bowl; add enough oil to reach the desired consistency.

Step 5

Divide quinoa between 2 plates and place skewers on top. Lightly drizzle with pesto mixture.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa and Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 918.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 40.6g 81%

Carbohydrates: 114.6g 37%

Dietary Fiber: 13.2g 53%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 34.2g 53%

Saturated Fat: 12g 60%

Cholesterol: 47.5mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 380.5IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.9mg 69%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 58%

Vitamin C: 8.6mg 14%

Folate: 328.9mcg 82%

Calcium: 193.1mg 19%

Iron: 8.7mg 48%

Magnesium: 350.7mg 125%

Potassium: 1224.3mg 34%

Sodium: 756.6mg 30%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 307.8

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.