Halloumi Tacos
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 482kcal
These crispy halloumi tacos with cilantro lime crema come together in 25 minutes for a bold, satisfying vegetarian dinner with no grill needed.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- ½ cup corn kernels fresh or frozen, charred
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice approx 1 lime juiced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz halloumi cheese sliced into 8 pieces
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 medium avocado sliced
For the cilantro lime crema:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup fresh cilantro tender stems okay
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons lime juice approximately 1 lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ jalapeño optional, for heat
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make the crema: Blend Greek yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, jalapeño (if using), and salt until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a bowl, toss cabbage, corn, red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add halloumi slices and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 30 seconds.
- Assemble tacos: layer crispy halloumi, slaw, avocado slices, and a generous drizzle of the cilantro lime crema. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To char corn, sauté it in a dry pan over high heat for 3–4 minutes without stirring too much. Frozen corn works well—no need to thaw.
- Mango or pineapple can replace corn for a juicy twist—just dice and mix with the slaw.
- Use a mini blender or food processor for the crema. If you want it thinner (to drizzle), add 1–2 teaspoons of water.
- Halloumi can be prepped ahead but is best served hot and crispy. Reheat in a skillet to restore texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1059mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 698IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 664mg | Iron: 1mg
