Grilled Halloumi Stuffed Dates with Pistachio, Mint & Chili
Grilled Halloumi Stuffed Dates with Pistachio, Mint & Chili
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Dates
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 pound halloumi cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Topping
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Carefully slice each Medjool date lengthwise down one side, just enough to open it and remove the pit, creating a cavity. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Stuff each pitted date with one cube of halloumi cheese. Gently press the date around the cheese to enclose it.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Thread 3-4 stuffed dates onto each wooden skewer. Lightly brush the stuffed dates on the skewers with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the skewers on the grill.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Grill the dates for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the dates are slightly charred and softened, and the halloumi cheese is golden brown and softened. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Remove the grilled skewers from the heat and arrange them on a serving platter. Immediately sprinkle with lemon zest, chopped pistachios, chopped fresh mint, and chili flakes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil before serving warm as an appetizer.
⏱️ 1 min
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Grilled Halloumi Stuffed Dates with Pistachio, Mint & Chili
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Dates
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 pound halloumi cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Topping
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Carefully slice each Medjool date lengthwise down one side, just enough to open it and remove the pit, creating a cavity. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Stuff each pitted date with one cube of halloumi cheese. Gently press the date around the cheese to enclose it.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Thread 3-4 stuffed dates onto each wooden skewer. Lightly brush the stuffed dates on the skewers with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the skewers on the grill.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Grill the dates for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the dates are slightly charred and softened, and the halloumi cheese is golden brown and softened. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Remove the grilled skewers from the heat and arrange them on a serving platter. Immediately sprinkle with lemon zest, chopped pistachios, chopped fresh mint, and chili flakes.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil before serving warm as an appetizer.
⏱️ 1 min