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Grilled Meatball, Halloumi, and Baby Squash Skewers





Total Time
30 mins

This colorful appetizer would also make a great main dish–just double the recipe so each person gets two skewers. If you have vegetarian diners, you can build some of the skewers without meatballs.

su-Grilled Meatball, Halloumi, and Baby Squash Skewers




Photo: Jeffrey Cross; Food Styling: Karen Shinto
  Fresh Zaatar Rub
 1/2 pound ground lamb or beef
  About 4 oz. halloumi cheese (buy extra in case some splits when skewered), cut into 6 cubes
 1/2 pound mixed baby squash (pattypan and zucchini)
 1 tablespoon olive oil
Step 1
1

Soak 12 (10-in.) bamboo skewers in water about 30 minutes. Heat grill to medium (about 350°).

Step 2
2

Combine half of the rub with lamb in a bowl and shape into 12 balls. Brush cheese and squash with oil, then coat with remaining rub. Thread meatballs, cheese, and squash onto 6 double sets of skewers, holding skewers slightly apart and alternating ingredients.

Step 3
3

Grill, turning once, until meat is medium-rare, 7 to 8 minutes total.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 170Calories from Fat 69
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 5.4g27%
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 357mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Protein 11g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.