Follow us 148.4k
Skewers or kabobs always remind me of summer, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be enjoyed year-round. This simple low-carb meal is perfect for any occasion, not just summer barbecues and family gatherings.
These low-carb vegetable and halloumi skewers are cooked in the oven (though they can also be grilled or broiled) making them perfect to enjoy any time of the year.
To save on time, the vegetables and halloumi can be marinated ahead of time, which means the skewers just need to be threaded and baked before cooking.
Hands-on Overall
Serving size 2 skewers
Nutritional values (per serving, 2 skewers)
Net carbs7.3 grams
Protein15.4 grams
Fat31 grams
Calories370 kcal
Calories from carbs 8%, protein 17%, fat 75%
Total carbs9.9 gramsFiber2.6 gramsSugars5.5 gramsSaturated fat12.6 gramsSodium1,341 mg(58% RDA)Magnesium54 mg(13% RDA)Potassium473 mg(24% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 4 servings)
Skewers:
- 1 medium zucchini (200 g/ 7.1 oz)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (120 g/ 120 oz)
- 1 medium red onion (110 g/ 3.9 oz)
- 200 g white mushrooms (7.1 oz)
- 250 g halloumi (8.8 oz)
Marinade:
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (60 ml/ 2 fl oz)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (30 ml)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Turn the broiler/grill (top element) of your oven to medium high. Prepare the vegetables: cut the zucchini into 1 cm/ 0.4" thick slices, the capsicum and onion into 3 cm/ 1.2" squares, and the mushrooms in half (or leave whole if small mushrooms). Cut the halloumi into 2 cm/ 0.8" squares.
- Prepare the marinade by mixing all ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the prepared vegetables and halloumi and stir to coat. Set aside for half an hour.
- While the vegetables are marinating, soak 8 skewers in water (for wooden skewers only, no soaking needed for metal skewers).
- After half an hour, thread the vegetables onto the skewers.
Note there will be some marinade left in the bottom of the bowl — reserve this to use later. Place on the top tray in the oven and cook 20-25 minutes with the door closed, turning half way through.
- Drizzle with the reserved marinade and serve immediately. Alternative cooking methods — in the oven 200 °C/ 400 °F (conventional), or 180 °C/ 355 °F (fan assisted) for 40 minutes turning half way through, or on a grill, approx. 5-6 mins each side.
Ingredient nutritional breakdown (per serving, 2 skewers)
| Net carbs | Protein | Fat | Calories |
|---|
| Zucchini (summer squash, courgette) |
| 1.1 g | 0.6 g | 0.2 g | 9 kcal |
| Peppers, red bell, fresh |
| 1.2 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 9 kcal |
| Onion, brown (yellow), raw |
| 1.8 g | 0.2 g | 0 g | 10 kcal |
| Mushrooms (white), fresh |
| 1.1 g | 1.5 g | 0.2 g | 11 kcal |
| Halloumi (Cypriot cheese) |
| 1.3 g | 12.5 g | 16.9 g | 206 kcal |
| Olive oil, extra virgin |
| 0 g | 0 g | 13.5 g | 119 kcal |
| Lemon juice, fresh |
| 0.4 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Garlic powder, spices |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Italian seasoning (mixed herbs) |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Coriander seed, ground |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Cumin, ground |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Paprika, spices |
| 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 2 kcal |
| Salt, sea salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Pepper, black, spices |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Total per serving, 2 skewers |
| 7.3 g | 15.4 g | 31 g | 370 kcal |
Follow us 148.4k
Do you like this recipe? Share it with your friends!
Let us know what you think, rate this recipe!
