Halloumi Fajitas
Delicious Halloumi Fajitas are perfect for a delicious low carb vegetarian dinner. Quick, easy and tasty.
Servings: 8 Fajitas
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 17 oz Halloumi cheese 2 packs 8.8oz (250g) each
- 1 medium red pepper cut into strips
- 1 medium yellow pepper cut into strips
- 1 medium zucchini cut into strips
- 1 medium red onion peeled and thinly slices
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Tortillas
- 8 low carb tortillas either store bought or homemade
Instructions
Mix the Fajita Seasoning
- In a small bowl, mix the fajita spice mix.
Marinade the Halloumi
- In another small bowl, add a tablespoon of the fajita spice mix with a tablespoon of the avocado oil into a paste.
- Cut the halloumi into strip about ½ inch thick, lengthways.
- Place the halloumi strips in a shallow dish and cover with the spice paste. Store in the refrigerator whilst you cook the vegetables.
Cook the Vegetables
- Heat the remaining avocado oil in a large skillet or frying pan on a medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 8-10 minutes until soft.
- Add the red and yellow pepper slices and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the zucchini slices and the fajita spice mix. Stir the spices through the vegetables and cook for a further 3 minutes.
- Remove the cooked vegetables from the skillet and keep warm.
- Add the halloumi strips to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, turning over to ensure that they are evenly cooked.
- Add the halloumi to the cooked vegetables.
To Assemble
- Spoon the vegetables and halloumi mixture on a low carb tortilla. Top with avocado, sour cream or other toppings you enjoy with fajitas. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
These makes 8 fajitas, serving 4 people 2 fajitas each. Halve the recipe for a smaller serving.
The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by Spoonacular from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information
Nutrition
Serving: 1fajita | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 2g