About my Halloumi fajita traybake recipe
I love easy dinner options and these fajita veggies with halloumi are my favourite fillings to make on busy days. While these are being made in the oven, I like to quickly whip chunky guacamole with avocado and prep the remaining elements. Then its just the case of assembling my fajitas. The recipe is super simple. Simply toss peppers, onions, and halloumi cheese with your favorite seasoning spice , then bake until the vegetables are crunchy and the halloumi cheese is crispy. Tuck it into tortilla wraps or use in tacos, Buddha bowls, burritos, quesadillas, pasta, and more!
Why you’ll love these Roasted Halloumi Fajitas?
Effortless and speedy: With hardly any prep and hands on cooking, these roasted fajitas are ready in 30 minutes or less in your oven, this recipe is a lifesaver for hectic weeknights. Nutritious: Uses very little oil, makes this dish a healthier alternative to traditional sautéed fajita mixture. Versatile: Easily customise this recipe to suit your taste preferences; vary the veggies, add your favourite seasoning or herbs to create various flavours and adjust spiciness levels. Adaptable to dietary needs: Whether you’re vegetarian, gluten-free, or following a Mediterranean diet, this recipe has you covered. Meal prep-friendly: Make it ahead and reheat whenever needed in the next 5 days. Enjoy the halloumi fajita traybake as a side dish or mix it with your preferred noodles, fried rice, pasta, or casserole dishes.So good! Onion: Get one medium sized red onion for that extra crunchiness. Halloumi Cheese: Cut the halloumi into inch-thick strips. It adds a tasty and hearty element to your fajitas. Seasoning: You can use store-bought fajita seasoning, cajun seasoning or Oldbay seasoning for ease. Alternatively mix up your own at home for a personal touch. Homemade Fajita spice mix is made with ground garlic, smoke paprika, hot chili powder, ground cumin, coriander and oregano. Oil: I use about 2 teaspoon of olive oil to toss the vegetables; just make sure there’s enough to cover them all evenly.
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Salt and Pepper Halloumi fries Oven instructions: Preheat the oven to 210C / 190C fan . Place the oven proof dish into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the peppers are crunchy and the halloumi is golden. Load up Tortillas and add toppings: Once the halloumi fajita mixture is perfectly cooked, assemble your fajitas. Warm the corn tortillas or tortilla wraps in the microwave for a few seconds or on a skillet. Spoon the fajita halloumi and veggies onto the warm tortillas, distributing them evenly. I like to add shredded lettuce, dollops of sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. And finally serve with lime wedges. For added protein, toss in tofu, more halloumi cheese, or paneer. To enhance the texture and flavour of your fajita mixture, add black beans, kidneybeans or chickpeas to the fajita mixture. Adding toppings to fajitas is just as important as dressing up a burger. I usually go for 2-3 toppings to give my fajitas that extra flavor kick. Here are some popular options:
Guacamole Sour cream Shredded lettuce Grated cheddar cheese Fresh tomato salsa Fresh coriander (cilantro) Pickled Jalapenos or fresh Lime
My favorite combo is lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and chopped jalapenos, topped off with a squeeze of lime for that extra zing.
Can I make halloumi fajita in advance?
Yes certainly. Cook the halloumi and vegetable fajita mixture ahead. Prep the remaining toppings and then assemble the fajita just before serving.
What is Halloumi made of?
Halloumi, a semi-hard cheese, originates from Greece and is traditionally crafted from a blend of sheep’s and goat’s milk, though occasionally solely from sheep’s milk. Known for its salty taste and high melting point, it’s ideal for grilling or frying while retaining its shape. We add it into sandwiches, salads, fries, or enjoy it on its own.
Leftovers & Storing
To store leftover veggie and halloumi fajitas mixture , place them in a covered airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To reheat: Place the fajitas on a microwave-safe dish and microwave on medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Air fryer halloumi Halloumi asparagus puff pastry
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