Haloumi, zucchini and grape-tomato skewers with basil oil

Vegetarian barbecue food has never been easier with these delicious grilled haloumi skewers.

Recipe «Haloumi, zucchini and grape-tomato skewers with basil oil» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 10 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 2 cups baby spinach leaves, 185ml extra virgin olive oil, 125ml light olive oil, 1 large zucchini, halved lengthways, cut into 8 pieces , 180g haloumi, cut into 16 pieces, 16 grape tomatoes, Olive oil spray .

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves 
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves 
• 185ml extra virgin olive oil 
• 125ml light olive oil 
• 1 large zucchini, halved lengthways, cut into 8 pieces 
• 180g haloumi, cut into 16 pieces 
• 16 grape tomatoes 
• Olive oil spray 

Instructions

1. Cook the basil and spinach in a saucepan of boiling water for 30 seconds or until just wilted. Refresh under cold running water. Drain.
2. Place the basil mixture and combined oils in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to an airtight container and place in the fridge for 8 hours to develop the flavours.
3. Preheat a barbecue grill on medium-high. Thread a piece of zucchini, haloumi and a tomato onto each skewer. Lightly spray with olive oil spray.
4. Cook the skewers on the grill for 4 minutes each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Arrange skewers on a serving platter and serve immediately with the basil oil.