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These Halloumi Fajitas are so quick, tasty and colourful! What’s more, this delicious vegetarian family recipe provides a satisfying dinner on the table in about 15 minutes.

Halloumi fajitas recipe on a board with tortilla wraps avocado and salsa.

I’m not sure I can find a meal that can’t be improved with the addition of squeaky cheese. Who’s with me?!

For these Halloumi Fajitas, we take our favourite Greek/Cypriot cheese and add some spice, veggies and the usual sides.

It really is super simple.


Why you’ll love this Halloumi Fajitas recipe

⭐️ Ready in 15 minutes

⭐️ Light and colourful for warm days

⭐️ Fun for the whole family to make their own wraps


Grilled halloumi with griddle lines on, on a tray with vegetables, lime, sour cream and wraps for the recipe Halloumi Fajitas.

How we came up with this recipe

Using halloumi if we want vegetarian fajitas is perfect, because it has a delicious salty flavour, a meaty texture, is an additional source of protein alongside our vegetables, and its high melting point means a nice bulky addition to our meal. 

I wanted to make sure that our latest fajita recipe could also be made as a super quick and fuss-free midweek meal

BONUS, turns out we can whip it up in about 15 minutes all in one pan! You can’t argue with that.


Halloumi Fajitas Ingredients Notes

The ingredients for halloumi fajitas laid out in plates and bowls on a white counter top.
  • Halloumi – You’ll need 2 packs for 4 people. You can slice up a block or buy it pre-sliced. If you’d prefer it to be softer rather than squeaky, try soaking it in boiling water for 10 mins before frying!
  • Onions – I have left these as optional as I know lots of children take offence at them! I do tend to include them if I can as they add flavour and extra vegetables
  • Bell peppers – Use whichever colours you prefer. I like a mix of red and yellow. Just deseed and slice into thin strips
  • Cajun spice mix – Use whichever brand you have/like. Be sure that the pack hasn’t been hanging around for years as it does lose its flavour! You can use a Mexican/taco/fajita spice mix if you prefer
  • Tortilla wraps – I like to toast these under the grill or directly on the gas hob before serving to give them a little texture and colour. This is optional though
  • To serve: It’s up to you but I like to add sour cream or Greek yoghurt, lime wedges and my own salsa (tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, mint). Alternatively you could use a shop bought one

How to make Halloumi Fajitas

Peppers and onions sliced on a chopping board with a knife to the side for step 1 in the recipe for Halloumi Fajitas.

1. Chop the veggies up and heat in hot oil in a pan along with half of the spice mix. When starting to blacken at the edges, set aside.

A chopping board with a slicer and sliced up halloumi on top for step 2 in the recipe for Halloumi Fajitas.

2. Slice up the halloumi, lay into a hot pan, sprinkle the remaining spice mix and cook until brown on both side.

A pan filled with cooked peppers, onion and slices of halloumi.

3. Add everything into the pan together to heat though and drizzle the honey over.

Wraps on a chopping with, one filled with halloumi fajitas and yoghurt dip to the side.

4. Serve on a platter with wraps, yoghurt, lime wedges and avocado (plus salsa if using).


Substitutions

  • Vegetables – Feel free to add any you like or that needs using up. Mushrooms would be great
  • Meat – Add a little meat like leftover roast chicken if you want to

Leftovers

In the fridge You can keep this recipe in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat fully before serving or eat cold.

In the freezer This isn’t the most ideal cheese for freezing once it’s been cooked, so while I would rather freeze than throw away, but it wouldn’t be my first choice for batch cooking.

It will have a slightly solid texture after being frozen and reheated, so bear this in mind.

Top tipS

Toasting the tortillas 

You don’t have to do this but I like to toast them under the grill or directly on the gas hob before serving to give them a little texture and colour. Just be careful of open flames! 

Cutting the halloumi 

You can get those nice looking griddle lines by cooking the cheese using a griddle pan, or cooking on the barbecue.

OR! My favourite cheat is to use a crinkle cutter like this one to cut the cheese, and then frying in a regular frying pan!

Make your own salsa

This is SO easy to do and the results are much fresher, tastier and healthier than a shop-bought one. If you decide to make it yourself, simply chop up tomatoes, red onion and mint, mix it in a small bowl, then squeeze lime juice into it to taste. Delicious.

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FAQs

Is this a vegan recipe?

No, halloumi is made from sheep’s milk, but you can buy vegan halloumi cheese as an alternative.

What spice mix or seasoning should I use for halloumi fajitas?

I used a good quality Cajun spice blend, but you could use any kind of Mexican/taco/fajita mix.

It’s always worth making sure it’s a fresh pack though as they lose their flavour after being open for a couple of months.

What should I add to the Halloumi Fajita wrap filling?

This is down to personal preference. I like to add a dollop of yoghurt (you can also use sour cream) and a squeeze of lime, but you could load them up with salad and avocado too if you like.

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5 from 13 votes

Halloumi Fajitas {15 Minute Meal}

These Halloumi Fajitas are so quick, tasty and colourful! Have dinner on the table in 15 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 People

Ingredients 

  • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • 2 Onions, Peeled and cut into wedges (optional)
  • 4 Bell peppers, See notes
  • 4 tsp Cajun spice mix, See notes
  • 500 g Halloumi, Sliced
  • 2 tsp Runny honey

To serve

  • 8 Tortilla wraps, See notes
  • Sour cream or Greek yoghurt, (Optional)
  • Lime wedges
  • Salsa, See notes

Instructions 

  • Heat your olive oil in a frying pan until very hot.
  • Add the peppers and onions and HALF of the spice mix and cook until just starting to blacken at the edges. Remove from the pan and set to one side.
  • Lay the halloumi into the empty, hot pan, sprinkle over the remaining spice mix and cook on both sides for a couple of minutes until browned.
  • Drizzle the honey over just before removing from the pan.
  • Serve on a platter with the peppers, wraps, yoghurt, lime wedges and avocado (plus salsa if using).

Notes

Halloumi: You’ll need about 2 packs for 4 people. You can slice up a block or buy it pre-sliced. If you’d prefer it to be softer rather than squeaky, try soaking it in boiling water for 10 mins before frying!
Onions: I have left these as optional as I know lots of children take offence at them! I do tend to include them if I can as they add flavour and extra vegetables
Bell peppers: Use whichever colours you prefer. I like a mix of red and yellow. Just deseed and slice into thin strips
Cajun spice mix: Use whichever brand you have/like. Be sure that the pack hasn’t been hanging around for years as it does lose its flavour! You can use a Mexican/taco/fajita spice mix if you prefer
Tortilla wraps: I like to toast these under the grill or directly on the gas hob before serving to give them a little texture and colour. This is optional though
To serve: It’s up to you but I like to add sour cream or Greek yoghurt, lime wedges and my own salsa (tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, mint). Alternatively you could use a shop bought one

Nutrition

Calories: 632kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 33gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gSodium: 1917mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3726IUVitamin C: 152mgCalcium: 1322mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Family Food
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5 Comments

  1. Finally I have found a recipe that all of my family love! Honestly, it’s a revelation! So delicious, the honey on the halloumi is magical! Wonderful recipe and one we now cook on a regular basis. Thank you!

  2. 5 stars
    This is so yummy! Just made for dinner tonight and will definitely be my new midweek staple. Perfect for summer!