Grilled Halloumi & Honey Lollipops

Name: Grilled Halloumi & Honey Lollipops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 2 blocks halloumi; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 handful mint, finely chopped, to serve; 1 pomegranate, seeds, to serve; 10 tbsp honey, to serve; 2 tbsp rose harissa paste; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tsp oregano

Squeaky grilled halloumi meets a sticky harissa-honey glaze, finished with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint — these "lollipops" are a punchy vegetarian option for the barbecue that come together in under 20 minutes. Great as a starter or a shareable side.

Prep 10m Cook 6m Serves 4 Easy English Dinner

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Ingredients

Serves 4

2 blocks halloumi 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 handful mint, finely chopped, to serve 1 pomegranate, seeds, to serve 10 tbsp honey, to serve

For the sticky harissa glaze

2 tbsp rose harissa paste 2 tbsp honey 2 tsp oregano

Method

1

Set up your barbecue for direct cooking over the grill until nice and hot.
2

Cut each block of halloumi into six equal-sized pieces. Push a skewer into the base of each piece — this doubles as a lollipop stick and helps hold the cheese together while it grills.
3

Combine the harissa, oil, honey or maple syrup, oregano and paprika in a small bowl to make the glaze.
4

Gently place the halloumi onto the hot grill and cook for 2–3 minutes each side. Only turn once you've achieved a nice grill mark, then generously brush each side with the sticky harissa glaze while it continues cooking.
5

Before serving, sprinkle over the pomegranate seeds and fresh mint, then finish with a final drizzle of honey or syrup.
6

Tip: Try serving with some homemade tzatziki on the side.