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Grilled Halloumi and Cherry Tomatoes with Mint Pesto Recipe

Grilled Halloumi and Cherry Tomatoes with Mint Pesto Recipe

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Grilled Halloumi and Cherry Tomatoes with Mint Pesto

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/4 cups ( loosely packed) fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup ( loosely packed) fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, sliced
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
8 oz cherry tomatoes
12 oz halloumi cheese , cut crosswise into 2-inch-thick slices
12 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
3 to 4 long metal skewers

Directions:

Combine mint, 3/4 cup basil, Parmesan, 1/4 cup oil, garlic, and pine nuts in processor. Blend until smooth. Season pesto with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread tomatoes onto skewers. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Grill skewers until tomato skins crack, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Grill Halloumi until golden, 2 minutes per side. Transfer cheese to platter.
Remove tomatoes from skewers and scatter over cheese. Top with dollops of pesto. Sprinkle with sliced basil and serve.
Per serving: 465 calories, 41 g fat 2 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	463.97 Kcal (1943 kJ)
Calories from fat	366.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.76g	63%
Cholesterol	37.82mg	13%
Sodium	1034.52mg	43%
Potassium	175.26mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.91g	2%
Sugars	1.94g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	3%
Protein	23.19g	46%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	28%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	887.8mg	89%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	273.97 Kcal (1147 kJ)
Calories from fat	216.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.07g	63%
Cholesterol	22.33mg	13%
Sodium	610.86mg	43%
Potassium	103.49mg	4%
Total Carbs	3.49g	2%
Sugars	1.15g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.46g	3%
Protein	13.69g	46%
Vitamin C	5mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	28%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	524.2mg	89%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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