Fried Halloumi Tacos
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Fried Halloumi Tacos
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If you’ve never had Halloumi, your life is about to change. Fried Halloumi Tacos are the name of the game this season.
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Ingredients
For the Halloumi cheese
- 8-10 ounces halloumi cheese
- olive oil for frying
- kosher salt freshly cracked black pepper and red pepper flakes for seasoning
For the Tacos
- 8 flour tortillas or soft corn tortillas, small
- 1 recipe Charred Corn Guacamole
- cilantro fresh
- lemon or lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Drain the halloumi and cut it into cubes or strips. Pat the cubes very dry with paper towels.
- Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi and cook for a few minutes without stirring, until the bottoms are well-browned. Turn the halloumi cubes with a pair of tongs, and brown them on the other sides.
- Transfer the fried cheese to a bowl and season with salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Heat each tortilla over an open flame until pliable.
- Line half of each tortilla with guacamole. Top with fried halloumi. Sprinkle of cilantro. Serve with lemon and lime wedges.
Notes
- Not just for tacos - this fried cheese is also perfect for salads and could you imagine a couple slices on a burger??
Nutrition Information
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Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
708mg
(30%)
Potassium
400mg
(9%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
92IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
617mg
(62%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 617mg | 62% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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