Halloumi-Mushroom Souvlaki Skewers
Halloumi-Mushroom Souvlaki Skewers
Classic DishSouvlaki
Prep: 15 min • Cook: 12 min. Vegetarian skewers of salty halloumi and earthy mushrooms are brushed with a lemon-oregano oil, quickly grilled until golden, and served warm in pita with cooling tzatziki for a bright, Mediterranean-style souvlaki that works as a casual weeknight meal or party platter.
- Preparation time
- 15 min
- Cooking time
- 12 min
- Total time
- 27 min
- Servings
- 4
Instructions
Marinade & prep
- 1In a bowl whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt and pepper until combined.
- 2Toss halloumi cubes and mushrooms in about two-thirds of the lemon-oregano oil to coat; reserve remaining oil for brushing while grilling.
- 3Thread halloumi and mushrooms onto soaked wooden skewers, alternating pieces to avoid crowding.
Grill
- 1Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and oil the grates or pan lightly.
- 2Place skewers on the hot grill and cook 3–4 minutes per side, brushing with reserved oil, until halloumi is golden with clear grill marks and mushrooms are tender.
- 3Remove skewers from heat and let rest 1–2 minutes to settle.
To serve
- 1Warm pitas briefly on the grill or in a dry skillet for 30–60 seconds per side until pliable.
- 2Serve each pita with a skewer or sliced halloumi and mushrooms, a spoonful of tzatziki, a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
- 3Offer extra tzatziki and lemon wedges at the table so guests can adjust seasoning.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 396 kcal
- Protein
- 20 g
- Fat
- 25 g
- Carbs
- 19 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 396 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Carbs | 19 g |
Tips
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill while cooking.
- Cook skewers over medium-high heat until halloumi has strong golden grill marks and mushrooms are tender but not collapsed.
- Serve immediately in warm pita with tzatziki and a quick squeeze of lemon to brighten the flavors.
