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5 from 3 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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Author: Gaby Dalkin

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.

Notes

Not just for tacos - this fried cheese is also perfect for salads and could you imagine a couple slices on a burger??

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 617mg | Iron: 1mg