Jun 09 2026
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Grilled Zucchini Escabeche With Halloumi Recipe

Inspired by Jarocho
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Make Grilled Zucchini Escabeche With Halloumi Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Pickling Liquid

Cheese

Herbs

Method

Preparing the Vegetables

  1. 1

    Slice the Vegetables

    Wash the zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion. Cut the zucchini into 1/4-inch rounds, slice the red bell pepper into strips, and slice the red onion into thin wedges. Mince the garlic cloves.

Grilling

  1. 2

    Grill the Vegetables

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Toss the sliced zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, and minced garlic with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Grill the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and have grill marks. Remove from the grill and let them cool slightly.

Making the Pickling Liquid

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be your pickling liquid.

Pickling the Vegetables

  1. 4

    Combine Grilled Vegetables and Pickling Liquid

    In a large glass jar or bowl, layer the grilled vegetables. Pour the pickling liquid over the top, ensuring all the vegetables are well coated. Add the fresh oregano and thyme, mixing gently.

  2. 5

    Let it Marinate

    Cover the jar or bowl and let the vegetables marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for the best flavor.

Grilling the Halloumi

  1. 6

    Grill the Halloumi

    Slice the halloumi cheese into 1/2-inch thick slices. Preheat the grill again to medium-high heat. Grill the halloumi slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the grilled zucchini escabeche with the grilled halloumi on the side. Drizzle with any remaining pickling liquid for added flavor.

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