Halloumi Mashwi (arabian Style Grilled Halloumi Cheese)

Halloumi Mashwi is a popular Arabian dish made with grilled halloumi cheese, a semi-hard, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk. This dish is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish that is perfect for grilling outdoors or cooking on the stovetop.

Halloumi Mashwi (arabian Style Grilled Halloumi Cheese)

Ingredients

  • 4 slices of halloumi cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon za'atar spice blend
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 4 skewers

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan over medium heat.
  2. Thread the halloumi slices onto the skewers.
  3. Brush the halloumi slices with olive oil and sprinkle with za'atar spice blend.
  4. Grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear.
  5. Remove the halloumi from the grill and serve with lemon wedges.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
15g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
2g

Supplies

Grill or stovetop grill pan Skewers

Tools

Grill tongs Basting brush

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Serve the grilled halloumi with pita bread, olives, and a side of hummus.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading the halloumi to prevent them from burning during grilling.

Cost

$10