Mexican, Halloumi Fajitas Halloumi Fajitas

Halloumi Fajitas

For vegetarians or simply halloumi lovers, these Halloumi Fajitas are for you!  What you need to do is to cook the sweet red peppers and onion first, let them get deliciously charred over a very hot pan, and then add a bit of Chipotle Paste to infuse a delicious smoky kick into your peppers. Cut the halloumi into thick strips and coat them with a bit of olive oil, Spicy Taco Seasoning and lime juice. Then mix them with your hands, making sure the halloumi is nicely coated.  Pan-fry the halloumi over a hot non-stick pan with a drizzle of olive oil, flipping carefully to make sure they get deliciously crisp on both sides.

Serve your pan-fried halloumi with the sweet red pepper mixture, freshly chopped coriander on top, warm Soft Taco Wraps, sour cream and maybe a few lime wedges on the side.

Serves 3
Prep 15MINS
Cook 20MINS
Ingredients

Fajitas:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3  large red sweet peppers (cut into strips)
  • 1 red onion (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Paste
  • 250g / 9 oz halloumi (cut into strips)
  • 2 teaspoons Spicy Taco Seasoning
  • 1 lime
  • Handful of coriander (roughly chopped)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (for seasoning)

To Serve:

  • 1 packet Soft Taco Wraps
  • 200ml / 6 fl. oz sour cream or creme fraiche
  • 1-2 limes (cut into wedges)
KCAL: 140
FAT: 8.3g
Saturates: 4.1g
Carbs: 10g
Sugars: 2.3g
Fibre: 1g
Protein: 6.4g
Salt: 0.78g

Nutrition: PER SERVING

Method
  1. Heat a frying pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil and once it’s hot enough add in your red sweet peppers and onion. Stir and let them get soft and acquire a bit of colour. Add the Chipotle Paste and stir to mix in with the peppers and onion mixture. Simply season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, and once ready remove from the heat and set aside.
  2. Place your halloumi on a plate and add the Spicy Taco Seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil and juice of half a lime. Coat all the halloumi pieces with your hands and season with a bit of black pepper.
  3. Prepare a non-stick pan and pan-fry the halloumi pieces until golden brown on both sides. Flip carefully in order not to break them.
  4. Serve the red peppers and onion mixture on a platter with the pan-fried halloumi. Add freshly chopped coriander on top and the remaining ½  lime squeezed on top.
  5. Warm up the Soft Taco Wraps over a hot pan and wrap them in a tea towel to keep them warm.
  6. Serve your fajita platter on the table, with warm Soft Tacos, sour cream and lime wedges on the side.

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FAQ'S

Is halloumi healthy?
Nutritionally, halloumi is an excellent source of calcium, providing 70% of the adult recommended daily allowance in one portion. Halloumi also contains zinc, selenium, magnesium, vitamin A and many of the B vitamins. However, it is also high in sodium, saturated fat, and calories. It's therefore advised to eat it in small quantities and not too often. Once a week is fine, just not every day!
Is halloumi vegetarian?
Halloumi is often vegetarian, but it is worth checking the packet, because it can be made with animal-derived rennet. It is not vegan as it is a dairy product.
How to store halloumi?
Halloumi will keep in the refrigerator for as long as a year, if it's unopened. Once opened, store it in the refrigerator in salt water in an airtight container for up to two weeks.