Waste not, want not

Halloumi kebabs

The sun’s shining so that means it's time to get the barbecues out. Here is an easy way to use up some of the food in your fridge, that's kind on your pocket and super healthy.

Ingredients:

• 2 courgettes

• 1 large red pepper

• 250g low fat halloumi cheese

• 16 cherry tomatoes

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1. Halve the courgettes lengthways and cut into thick slices. Then cut the onion into thick wedges. The cheese can be divided into 16 cubes.

2. Make up eight skewers using these ingredients, topping and tailing each skewer with a tomato. If you have some mushrooms or aubergine around, add those too!

3. Then make a marinade–perhaps some chopped basil, olive oil, lime juice –or anything suitable that's lurking in your cupboard.

4. Throw the skewers on the pre-heated grill, brushing them with your saucy seasoning until golden brown.

5. Serve with pitta bread or rice.