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Ingredients
Spicy Feta Herb Skewers
- Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp light Sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp black Sesame seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 7 ozs Feta
- 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsps olive oil
- salt
- 1 tsp coarsely ground Black pepper
- 4 stalks mint
- ½ Cucumber
- 10 green Olives (pitted)
Toast sesame seeds and fennel in a dry non-stick pan and allow to cool.
Drain the feta cheese and cut into about 20 cubes.
Rinse lemon in hot water, wipe dry and finely grate the zest. Squeeze half of lemon, (save remaining for another use) and measure 1 tablespoon juice.
Mix together fennel seeds, sesame seeds, lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, 1 pinch of salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Add feta cheese cubes, and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
Rinse mint, shake dry, pluck leaves, chop finely and mix with the cheese cubes.
Peel the cucumber, halve lengthwise and remove the seeds with a spoon. Cut the cucumber into approximately 1/2-inch cubes.
Drain the olives and cut in half. Thread olives, cucumber and cheese on 10 skewers and serve.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 66 cal. | (3 %) | ||
| Protein | 2 g | (2 %) | ||
| Fat | 6 g | (5 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 1 g | (1 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Roughage | 0.5 g | (2 %) |
Healthy, because
Feta cheese provides the body with valuable calcium. The mineral not only ensures healthy bones and teeth, but also helps to heal wounds and is involved in blood clotting.
Even smarter
If you want to add some cell-protecting lycopene, you can skewer a few cocktail tomatoes.