Halloumi Fajitas

Name: Halloumi Fajitas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 garlic cloves; 1 red onion; 2 bell peppers; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 8 ounce blocks halloumi cheese; 12 Corn or flour tortillas; fresh cilantro; avocado

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 people
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Halloumi Fajitas

Kian Mendoza

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We love these crispy halloumi fajitas for dinner! Toasty cheese, warm tortillas, marinated peppers and onions, topped with avocado. Delish!

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Ingredients

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3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime zest
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 bell peppers, thinly sliced (any color works)
1 tablespoon butter
2 8 ounce blocks halloumi cheese
12 Corn or flour tortillas, for serving (I like the smaller 4-inch ones)
fresh cilantro, for topping
avocado, thinly sliced, for topping

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Instructions

Note: if desired, you can marinate the peppers 24 hours ahead of time in a bags o baking dish in the fridge.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, zest, honey, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic.
Place the peppers and onions in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over top and toss. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Slice the halloumi into strips (I like them about ¼ to ½ inch thick) and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the cheese all over with a pinch of smoked paprika and cumin. I don’t measure this, but just do a few sprinkles on!
Heat the butter in a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi in a single layer and sear until it’s golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Then flip and sear the other side. Transfer the halloumi to a plate.
Add the peppers and onions directly to the same skillet, along with some of the marinade from the bag. Cook, tossing often, until the peppers and onions soften and even begin to char, about 6 to 8 minutes. Turn off the heat and you’re ready to serve!
To assemble, add a slice or 2 of halloumi cheese on a tortilla and cover with the peppers and onions. Top with cilantro and a slice or 2 of avocado. Eat and enjoy!