5.0 from 9 votes
Fried Halloumi Tacos
If you’ve never had Halloumi, your life is about to change. Fried Halloumi Tacos are the name of the game this season.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 392 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
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 small flour or soft corn tortillas
- 1 recipe Charred Corn Guacamole
- fresh cilantro
- 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.
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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
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
708mg
(30%)
Potassium
400mg
(11%)
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
% 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.