Name: Cypriot Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 250 g halloumi cheese; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried oregano; 30 ml olive oil; 3 piece pita bread; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 piece bell pepper; 150 g cherry tomatoes; 2 clove garlic; 1 piece lemon; 1 medium red onion; 1 medium zucchini

1

If using wooden skewers, soak 6 skewers in water for at least 10 minutes to prevent burning.

2

Cut halloumi into 2 cm cubes. Cut bell pepper and zucchini into 2 cm chunks. Cut red onion into wedges.

child_care Set aside a few cubes of plain halloumi and some raw bell pepper slices for the toddler.

3

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

4

Thread halloumi, bell pepper, zucchini, onion wedges, and cherry tomatoes onto the skewers, alternating ingredients.

5

Brush the skewers with half the marinade. Reserve the remaining marinade for serving.

6

Grill the skewers over medium-high heat (about 200°C) for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until halloumi is golden and vegetables are tender with char marks.

child_care For the toddler, quickly grill a few plain halloumi cubes and vegetable chunks on a separate skewer without marinade.

7

Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1 minute per side, then cut into wedges.

8

Serve skewers with pita wedges and drizzle with the reserved marinade.

child_care Assemble the toddler's plate with pita wedges, plain grilled halloumi, and plain grilled vegetables, cut into safe pieces.

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