Sunshine Skewers with Lemon-Herb Glaze

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

Grilled vegetable and halloumi skewers with a bright lemon-herb glaze that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This mediterranean-inspired grilling (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs medium zucchini, medium yellow bell pepper, medium red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup halloumi cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 1 medium zucchini into 1/2-inch thick rounds and cut 1 medium yellow bell pepper and 1 medium red bell pepper into 1-inch pieces.
2. Step 2: Cube 1/2 cup halloumi cheese into 1-inch pieces.
3. Step 3: Thread zucchini, bell peppers, and halloumi cubes onto skewers in a colorful alternating pattern.
4. Step 4: Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
5. Step 5: Brush the skewers evenly with the lemon-herb mixture.
6. Step 6: Grill over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp and halloumi is golden brown.