Halloumi Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw

These halloumi tacos are beautifully spiced and topped with a fresh and healthy cabbage slaw. An ideal vegetarian Mexican dinner!

We have been going mad for the vegetarian recently. Well, when I say that, we’ve had 4 out of 5 vegetarian dinners this week. That counts right? I’ve been working on a book at work all about health and it really emphasises the importance of cutting down on meat and how important it is to avoid saturated fat etc. so that’s made me think twice about eating too much meat. Don’t worry though, this blog will definitely not be going full on vegetarian. I love me some chicken/beef/bacon/lamb far too much.

We’ve also been going for runs! I hate running, whenever I do it I get in a big strop because I find it so unpleasant to be out of breath and tired. I can’t remember if I’ve mentioned it before but Will and I drunkenly signed up for a half marathon a few months ago. Things like this always seem like a great idea in principle before I remember how much I hate exercising. Anyway, because we’ve got this half marathon in March next year Will has been training away and I’ve been joining him when I can bear to. I’ve been twice this week so I think that makes me a runner?

If you’re all healthy and exercisy like me then this recipe is the one for you. Even if you’re not it’s still an excellent choice. The halloumi is so delicious, covered in spices like paprika, chilli powder and garlic powder. Then you’ve got a lovely healthy and fresh slaw based on the one I used for my buttermilk chicken sandwiches which just gives everything an amazing crunchy freshness.

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Halloumi Tacos

These halloumi tacos are beautifully spiced and topped with a fresh and healthy cabbage slaw. An ideal vegetarian Mexican dinner!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 8 tacos

Calories 386 kcal

Author Amy

Ingredients

For the Halloumi

• 250 g Halloumi sliced
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Ground Coriander
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 8 Small Tortillas warmed just before serving

For the Slaw

• 1/4 Red Cabbage chopped or shredded
• 1/2 Red Onion thinly sliced
• 1 Red Chilli chopped
• 3 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 Lime
• Bunch Fresh Coriander

Instructions

1. Mix all of the spices together on a plate and gently coat each slice of halloumi in the spice mix. Heat the oil in a skillet over a medium-high heat. Fry the halloumi in batches for 3 minutes on each side until getting crispy.

2. Make the slaw by mixing together the cabbage, red onion, chilli, vinegar, juice of half the lime and a sprinkling of salt and pepper.

3. Build the tacos by placing a couple of slices of halloumi on each tortilla and topping with some slaw. Serve with fresh coriander and lime wedges.

WONDERING WHAT TO DO WITH THE LEFTOVER INGREDIENTS YOU’VE GOT FROM MAKING THESE HALLOUMI TACOS WITH RED CABBAGE SLAW?

If you’re anything like me then you’re always looking for ways to save money and avoid food waste so I want to make sure you’ve get plenty of ideas on how to use up any ingredients that are leftover from my recipes!

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