Sweet Potato and Halloumi Skewers with Honey Lemon Glaze
Tender roasted sweet potato chunks and salty, golden halloumi cheese cubes are grilled together on skewers, then brushed with a sticky-sweet honey lemon glaze. This dish is a perfect balance of earthy, sweet, tangy, and savory — ideal as an appetizer, BBQ side, or light Mediterranean dinner.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
8 oz (225 g) halloumi cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Wooden or metal skewers
Honey Lemon Glaze
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp dried oregano (or 1 tsp fresh, chopped)
Pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
Pre-cook sweet potatoes
Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
Add sweet potato cubes and parboil for 6–7 minutes until just tender but not mushy. Drain well.
Prepare glaze
In a bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, zest, olive oil, oregano, and chili flakes. Set aside.
Assemble skewers
Alternate sweet potato cubes and halloumi cubes on skewers.
Brush lightly with olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper.
Cook skewers
Grill method: Grill over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until halloumi is golden and sweet potatoes are charred.
Oven method: Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Glaze & serve
Brush skewers generously with honey lemon glaze in the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
Serve warm, with extra glaze drizzled over.
Notes & Tips
Skewer tip: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes before grilling.
Halloumi substitute: Try feta (cubed and roasted gently) or paneer.
Flavor boost: Add red onion chunks or zucchini slices between halloumi and sweet potato.
Make it a meal: Serve over couscous, quinoa, or arugula salad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make these ahead?
Yes — parboil sweet potatoes and cube halloumi ahead. Assemble and cook when ready.
Q: Can I use maple syrup instead of honey?
Absolutely — maple gives a deeper caramelized sweetness.
Q: Do leftovers reheat well?
Best fresh, but you can reheat in an air fryer or oven to crisp them back up.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 260
Protein: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 4 g
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g