Grilled Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa and Pesto

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. (Grilled Halloumi and Mushroom Skewers with Quinoa and Pesto). 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.

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

Everyday Cooking

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.

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