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Spiced watermelon and halloumi skewers

Spiced watermelon and halloumi skewers

https://www.coop.co.uk/recipes/spiced-watermelon-and-halloumi-skewers

Vegetarian and gluten free, these fun, fruity skewers are so easy to make and will keep everyone happy at the barbecue

  • Feeds 6 Feeds 6
  • Ready in 15 minutes

Each serving contains

  • Energy
    7%
    573kj 138kcal
  • Fat
    Med 14%
    9.9g
  • Saturates
    High 27%
    5.5g
  • Sugar
    Low 5%
    4.9g
  • Salt
    Med 15%
    0.91g

% of adult’s reference intake | Carbohydrates per serving : 5g

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Co-op olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced
  • 400g watermelon, cubed
  • 180g Co-op halloumi, cubed
  • Handful mint, roughly chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

Method

  1. Soak 3 wooden skewers in water for 30 mins to prevent them from burning while cooking
  2. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and chilli, then season
  3. Thread the watermelon and halloumi cubes on the skewers, then brush well with the oil mixture
  4. Cook on the barbecue or a griddle pan for 6-8 mins, or until charred, turning occasionally
  5. Serve on a platter, scattered with the mint. Each skewer serves 2