RECIPE

Charred Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers with Fragrant Rice

Name: Charred Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers with Fragrant Rice
Cook time: 5-10 minutes
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup Couscous; Small pinch of Saffron; 1 tbsp. Olive Oil, plus more for frying; Zest and juice of 1 Lemon, juice divided in half; 2 medium Zucchini, peeled into thick ribbons; 450 g Halloumi, cut into 3 cm chunks; 2 medium Red Capsicums, cut into big chunks; 1 tbsp. MasterFoods™ Professional Moroccan Seasoning; Handful of fresh Oregano Leaves

TIME

5-10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

9 items

MAKES

6 servings

This colourful and fragrant dish is a fantastic crowd pleaser and the veggies can easily be swapped out for anything in season. If using bamboo skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes ahead of time.

1 cup Couscous
Small pinch of Saffron
1 tbsp. Olive Oil, plus more for frying
Zest and juice of 1 Lemon, juice divided in half
2 medium Zucchini, peeled into thick ribbons
450 g Halloumi, cut into 3 cm chunks
2 medium Red Capsicums, cut into big chunks
1 tbsp. MasterFoods™ Professional Moroccan Seasoning
Handful of fresh Oregano Leaves

PRODUCTS USED

MasterFoods Professional Moroccan Seasoning Jar 755g

1
For the couscous, pour dry couscous into a large mixing bowl and add 1 cup of boiled water. Add saffron, olive oil, and lemon zest, then stir and cover for 5 minutes.
2
Fluff up with a fork, add half the lemon juice, and set aside covered until needed.
3
For the skewers, preheat a barbecue or grill to medium-high heat.
4
Taking a few strips of zucchini ribbons thread onto the skewers, folding over itself. Follow with a piece of halloumi, then red capsicum.
5
Repeat and alternate until the skewer is full. Repeat on remaining skewers.
6
Brush over with olive oil ensuring everything is evenly coated and sprinkle over the Moroccan seasoning.
7
Cook for a few minutes on each side until lightly charred and grill marks appear.
8
Remove from heat, squeeze over the remaining half of the lemon juice, and let rest.
9
Serve the skewers over the couscous and scatter over some fresh oregano.

1
This dish can be served with a drizzle of honey over the veggie skewers.
2
Add some currents, sultanas or dried cranberries to your couscous.
3
Can be served with MasterFoods™ Professional Sweet Chilli Sauce or MasterFoods™ Professional Aioli.