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Halloumi tacos recipe

Halloumi Tacos with Spicy Pico Verde

Cheesy tacos with crunchy pico verde and zesty yoghurt dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 585 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos

  • 8 soft flour tortillas
  • 8 oz or 250g salt reduced or regular halloumi sliced into desired size pieces

For the Pico Verde

  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 large avocado diced
  • 2 mini cucumbers diced
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
  • 1 garlic clove finely grated (divided)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper deseeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Spicy-Lime Sauce

  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 –2 tsp ancho chili powder adjust to taste
  • Remaining garlic and lime juice from above

Instructions
 

  • Make pico verde: Combine bell pepper, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, green onions, half the garlic, half the lime juice, and olive oil. Season, then fold in avocado.
  • Make sauce: Mix yogurt, chili powder, remaining garlic, lime zest, and juice. Season.
  • Warm tortillas in a pan.
  • Fry halloumi in olive oil until golden on both sides.
  • Assemble tacos with halloumi, pico verde, and sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 14gFat: 34g
Keyword halloumi tacos, vegetarian tacos
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