insideKENT Magazine Issue 134 - June 2023 | Page 127

Halloumi Kebabs with Sweet Pepper & Maple Relish & Broad Bean Hummus
Recipe by : Maple from Canada UK www . www . maplefromcanada . co . uk
Serves : 4 Ingredients :
For the broad bean hummus :
• 150g of broad beans , fresh or frozen
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 tbsp tahini paste
• 2 cloves of garlic , crushed
• Juice of one lemon
• 10 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp roughly chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup ( preferably golden for its delicate taste )
• Salt and pepper , to taste
For the sweet pepper & maple relish :
• 1 green chilli
• 1 red pepper
• 1 red onion
• 4 large tomatoes ( skinned and roughly chopped )
• 2 tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup ( preferably dark for its robust taste )
• 25g chopped parsley
• 4 tbsp lime juice
For the halloumi kebabs :
• 150g halloumi , cut into 2cm cubes
• 200g chestnut mushrooms , cut into quarters
• 1 courgette , sliced into ribbons
• 25g fresh mint
• Olive oil , for grilling
• 2 tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup ( preferably dark for its robust taste )
Method :
For the hummus : 1 . Boil broad beans in salted water for 4-5 minutes .
2 . Drain and refresh under cold water .
3 . Scoop out the avocado flesh and add the tahini paste , garlic , coriander and lemon juice .
4 . Add 3-4 tbsp olive oil . 5 . Place in food processor and blend until smooth .
6 . Add the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste .
For the relish : 1 . Finely chop the chilli , pepper , onion and parsley .
2 . Add to a food processor with the lime juice , tomatoes and maple syrup .
3 . Blend evenly until it reaches the desired consistency .
For the kebabs : 1 . Add the courgette , mushrooms and halloumi onto the skewers and brush with olive oil .
2 . Grill for 2-3 minutes each side .
3 . Drizzle over maple syrup and garnish with torn mint .
4 . Serve with the relish and hummus .
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