Halloumi Tacos
For the halloumi lovers out there or perhaps for the less familiar with it, halloumi is a semi-hard cheese made of sheep’s milk. It has a high melting point which means that it can easily be fried or grilled, and this is what makes it very popular as a meat substitute.
For those reasons or perhaps just because halloumi tastes pretty good, we think that this halloumi taco recipe is a must-have in your repertoire. It’s perfect for vegetarians but also meat-eaters love it too!
A very simple way to season your halloumi before pan-frying is to add Gran Luchito Smoky Chipotle Fajita & Taco Mix or Gran Luchito Garlic and Guajillo Fajita & Taco Mix. This creates a crust of flavour when the halloumi is pan-fried over a hot pan.
We like to serve halloumi tacos with a corn tomato relish and some dollops of homemade Chipotle Crema.
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Prep time
15MINS
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Cook time
25MINS
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Total time
40MINS
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Ideal for
Dinner -
Make it
Mexican -
Serves
4
Nutrition: Per serving
kcal 201 fat 14g saturates 7.5g carbs 10.9g sugars 2.2g fibre 1.0g protein 8.5g salt 0.97g
Found in the
Mexican Section
Ingredients
Tomato Corn Relish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 spring onions
- 300g / 10 ½ oz cherry tomatoes
- 1 fresh corn on the cob (cut kernels)
- 1 teaspoon Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (for seasoning)
- ½ red onion (finely diced)
- 1 handful coriander (finely chopped)
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Chipotle Crema:
- 200ml / 7 fl. oz creme fraiche
- 1 teaspoon Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste
- ½ a lime (juice and zest)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Halloumi:
- 500g / 1.1 lb halloumi (cut into 1cm thick slices)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Gran Luchito Smoky Chipotle Fajita & Taco Mix
To Serve:
- 1 packet of Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps
How to make it
- Heat up a frying pan with the olive oil. Add the spring onions, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, Chipotle Paste, and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until the corn cooks through, and once ready, remove from the heat.
- In a bowl, place the corn-tomato mixture. Add the red onion, coriander, lime juice and extra virgin olive oil. Season to taste, and mix with a spoon, then reserve.
- Make a quick chipotle crema by mixing all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then reserve.
- Prepare a non-stick pan with a tablespoon of the olive oil then drizzle the remaining oil over the halloumi pieces and sprinkle the Smoky Chipotle Fajita & Taco Mix on top. Pan fry the halloumi until golden brown on both sides, then remove from the pan when ready, and cook the rest of your halloumi.
- Time to serve your tacos! Warm up the Soft Taco Wraps over a hot pan, then serve with pieces of warm pan-fried halloumi. Add tomato-corn relish and drizzle with a good amount of chipotle crema on top.
What To Serve With Halloumi Tacos
These halloumi tacos would go really well with a side of:
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Your free Taco guide will be emailed to you immediately. Halloumi is a semi-hard, unripened cheese made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk, and sometimes also cow's milk. It has a high melting point and so can easily be fried or grilled. This property makes it a popular meat substitute. It's country of origin is Cyprus. You can buy halloumi from your local supermarket and most food shops. 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! Subscribe now for a free copy of the Gran Luchito e-cookbook filled with delicious, authentic Mexican recipes and join our mailing list for all the latest recipes, news and blog updates.
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