Description
A sweet and savory vegetarian dish featuring grilled halloumi cheese and butternut squash skewers, glazed with a maple and herb mixture for a deliciously charred finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a bowl, toss butternut squash cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Thread alternating pieces of squash and halloumi onto skewers.
- In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, remaining olive oil, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Brush the glaze generously over the skewers.
- Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until squash is tender and halloumi is golden with grill marks.
- Remove from grill, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.