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Grilled halloumi & watermelon skewers with lime
Halloumi and watermelon charred on skewers with lime, chilli and mint; the barbecue's cooling trick.
Ingredients
Servings 4
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Method
- Step 1
Thread halloumi and watermelon alternately onto soaked skewers; brush with oil.
- Step 2
Grill 6 to 8 minutes, turning, until the cheese is bronzed.
- Step 3
Whisk lime, honey and chilli; brush over.
- Step 4
Serve scattered with mint and seeds, with pittas and yogurt.
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Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 480 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24g |
| Carbohydrates | 38g |
| – of which sugars | 22g |
| Fibre | 4g |
| Fat | 26g |
| – of which saturates | 13g |
| – of which omega-3 | 0.2g |
| Calcium | 600mg |
| Iron | 1.6mg |
| Salt | 2g |
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