Halloumi Fajitas

5 from 1 vote

These fajitas are a delicious meat-free twist on traditional fajitas. Halloumi cheese is pan-fried and piled into tortillas with peppers and onions. Serve with cilantro lime rice for a complete meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time28

Total Time38

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: halloumi fajitas

Servings:

Calories: 649kcal

Author: Abbey McDermott

Ingredients

Fajita seasoning

2 teaspoons ground cumin
1½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Fajitas

2 tablespoons olive oil or similar
3 large bell peppers assorted colors, seeded and sliced
½ large red onion sliced
16-18 ounces halloumi cheese sliced
8-12 small flour tortillas
limes and cilantro for serving

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the fajita seasoning spices. Stir together. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add two tablespoons of olive oil and the peppers and onions. Season with half of the fajita seasoning. Cook for 15-20 minutes until softened and caramelized. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Blot the halloumi dry with a paper towel. Season it on both sides with the remaining fajita seasoning. Add it to the skillet, adding more oil if necessary. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-40 seconds until warm. Add some halloumi and veggies to each tortilla. Serve with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Halloumi can be found in the specialty cheese department at most supermarkets. If unavailable, tofu or portobello mushrooms are other meat-free options.

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