These Vegetarian Fajitas with Halloumi Cheese are filling, delicious and full of flavor! They’re easy to make and perfect for a weeknight vegetarian dinner.
I’m so excited about these Vegetarian Fajitas today! I’ve seen people cook with halloumi cheese for years and could never find it at the grocery store. Well, I finally got my hands on it and immediately thought it would be a perfect accompaniment for these vegetarian fajitas, and it was!
I’ve seen many vegetarian fajita recipes made with mushrooms, but truth be told, I dislike mushrooms. The halloumi cheese adds a nice meaty texture and has such great flavor.
What Is Halloumi Cheese?
If you’re unfamiliar with halloumi, it has a high melting point, so you can grill or fry it without completely melting as regular cheese would. It’s a semi-hard cheese usually made from a mixture of goat and sheep milk. Once cooked, it has a spongy texture and a nice salty taste. I cooked it in olive oil without any seasoning because I wanted the cheese flavor to stand out.
Halloumi cheese is a bit expensive. I paid about $12 for a small package, but I’ve heard you can get it cheaper at Trader Joe’s.
How To Make Halloumi Fajitas
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon olive oil, bell peppers, onion, and spices. Mix until everything is coated, and cook until the vegetables have softened and begin to brown for about 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and wipe it down or wash it.
- Cut the cheese into thin strips; you should get 9-12 pieces. Heat the pan and add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add the cheese and let it cook until each side is browned, 3-5 minutes for each side.
- Assemble your fajitas: Heat your tortillas, spread with a spoonful of guacamole (optional), top with a large spoonful of the fajita veggies, and add 2-3 pieces of cheese. Enjoy!
The Best Vegetarian Fajitas!
There are a few things that make these delicious vegetarian fajitas:
- They are seasoned perfectly! I do not use seasoning packs; you only need a few spices to make your own. I like to use cumin, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. It helps brown the veggies and makes them taste delicious!
- Fried Halloumi cheese! We already talked a bit about this cheese above, but it really is a great vegetarian replacement for chicken or beef. Its spongy texture gives it a nice bite. Halloumi adds protein and has a nice salty flavor.
- A few simple ingredients allow the flavor of the peppers and onions to really shine through, which is what fajitas are all about, in my opinion.
- They come together in about 30 minutes, so this veggie-packed dinner recipe is really easy to make!
Vegetarian Fajita Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I add extra veggies/sub for veggies I don’t like? Absolutely! I recommend quick-cooking veggies like mushrooms, tomatoes, and squash/zucchini. However, you can use whatever you have on hand or prefer.
- Can I use a pack of store-bought fajita seasoning? Yes, I always have spices on hand and prefer to make my own, but you can buy a pack of fajita seasoning if you don’t have the required spices.
- What if I can’t find halloumi cheese? Good question! I couldn’t find it for years, but I finally found it at a small grocery store in a small town. I’ve heard Trader Joe’s sells it, too. Halloumi is the star of these vegetarian fajitas, but if you can’t find it, consider adding black beans and sprinkling grated cheese over them.
- What should I serve these with? I suggest chips, refried beans or black beans, rice, quinoa, a side salad, or simply serving them alone!
- What should I top my vegetarian fajitas with? Anything you like! I suggest avocado, guacamole, fresh tomato, cilantro, salsa, cheese, jalapeños, lettuce, onion, etc.
Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comments, and I’ll get back to you ASAP!
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Vegetarian Fajitas with Halloumi Cheese
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Vegetarian Fajitas with Halloumi Cheese are hearty, filling and flavorful! Such a great vegetarian dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package halloumi cheese, mine was 8.8 oz
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: guacamole, tomato, onion, cilantro, salsa
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon olive oil, bell peppers, onion and spices. Mix until everything is coated and let cook until vegetables have softened and are starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and wipe skillet down or wash.
- Cut the cheese into thin strips, you should get 9-12 pieces. Heat pan and add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add the cheese and let cook until each side is browned, 3-5 minutes each side.
- Assemble your fajitas: heat your tortillas and then spread with a spoonful of guacamole (optional) and top with a large spoonful of the fajita veggies and 2-3 pieces of cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe makes about 8 fajitas, but it depends on how much veggies and cheese
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner, Vegetarian
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican/American
Not sure how it compares, but seems close – I buy “queso para freir” from my grocery store for half the price and double the quantity. Same frying without melting quality. I love all your Mexican recipes, you nail the seasoning. Will try this. Curious if others have tried the same cheese I use as substitute for halloumi??
Thank you!! I’ve never heard of that cheese, but if you can fry it without it melting I think it would be a great substitute!