GRILLED HALLOUMI & MEATBALL SKEWERS WITH HARISSA DRIZZLE
Why it’s banging:
Golden halloumi + juicy meatballs on skewers = party. Throw some peppers, onions and courgette (or swap as needed) on the grill too and you’ve got a full plate, minimal clean-up, and big gas BBQ energy without the drama.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
greek
Keyword:
drizzle, halloumi, harrisa, kebab, meatbal, summer
Ingredients
For the skewers:
- 1 block halloumi cut into chunks
- 12 small meatballs homemade or good-quality shop-bought
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Optional homemade meatball mix:
- 500 g pork or beef mince
- 1 egg
- 30 g breadcrumbs
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt & pepper
For the grilled veg (do on a tray or skewers):
- 2 red peppers chopped
- 1 red onion cut into wedges
- courgette cherry tomatoes, or aubergine
- Olive oil salt, lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp Real Ranch seasoning
For the Harissa drizzle:
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Pinch of smoked paprika
Instructions
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Preheat your BBQ, Medium heat across the whole grill (200–220°C), lid down.
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Mix together all of the meatball ingredients, roll into 3cm balls, chill for 15 mins to firm.
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Thread the halloumi chopped into chunks and the meatballs alternately onto skewers.
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Brush with oil and season.
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Place meatball skewers on the grill, turning regularly — around 10–12 mins until meatballs are cooked and halloumi is golden.
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Preheat a large cast iron pan ready for the vegetables.
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Chop and prepare all of the vegetables and season with the oil, honey, lemon and ranch seasoning.
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Place the vegetables in the cast iron pan and sizzle, turning occasionally for 8–10 mins, until softened and charred.
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To make the drizzle, stir the harissa, oil, lemon, honey, and paprika in a bowl. Taste and tweak.
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Plate your meatball & halloumi skewers over the grilled veg.
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Drizzle generously with harissa sauce and hit with fresh herbs or feta if you’re feeling it.
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🧒 Kid hack:Serve theirs deconstructed: meatballs & halloumi chunks on a plate, grilled peppers optional, drizzle on the side or sub in ketchup or BBQ sauce.
