Serves: 2
Prep & Cook Time: ⏱️ 25 minutes
Type: 🥬 Vegetarian
Crispy golden halloumi meets smoky chipotle black beans, zesty tomato salsa, and a creamy chipotle mayo — all wrapped in soft tortillas. These tacos are a quick, flavour-packed meal that hits the perfect balance of spicy, salty, and fresh!
🛒 Ingredients
- 🧄 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 🧀 225 g halloumi, cut into batons
- 🫘 400 g black beans (1 tin)
- 🍅 30 g tomato purée (about 1 generous tablespoon)
- 🥣 1 vegetable stock pot or cube
- 🍋 ½ lime
- 🥬 Lettuce of your choice, finely sliced
- 🍅 1 tomato, diced
- 🌶️ 20 g chipotle paste (about 1 tablespoon)
- 🥄 50 g mayonnaise (about 3 tablespoons)
- 🌮 6 taco tortillas
- 🍯 ½ teaspoon sweetener of your choice (sugar, honey, or agave)
- 💧 100 ml water
- 🫒 Olive oil, for cooking
- 🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the halloumi
Drain the halloumi and cut it into thick batons. Place the pieces in a bowl of cold water and leave them to soak for about 10–15 minutes. This helps reduce saltiness.
2. Cook the smoky black beans
In a large pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the pressed garlic and tomato purée, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the water, vegetable stock, and sweetener. Stir well, then add the black beans (no need to rinse). Lightly crush them with a fork to create a chunky texture. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
Stir in half of the chipotle paste (or more if you like it extra smoky and spicy 🌶️) and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly. Set aside and keep warm.
3. Make the tomato salsa
In a small bowl, combine the diced tomato, a drizzle of olive oil, the juice of ¼ lime, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sweetener. Mix well and set aside to marinate.
4. Fry the halloumi
Remove the halloumi from the water and pat dry with kitchen paper. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the halloumi on each side for about 2–3 minutes, until golden and crisp. ✨
5. Prepare the chipotle mayo
In a small bowl, mix the remaining chipotle paste with the mayonnaise to create a smoky, creamy chipotle mayo. 🌶️🥄
6. Season the lettuce
Add the remaining ¼ lime juice to the sliced lettuce and toss lightly for extra freshness. 🥬
7. Warm the tortillas
Warm the tortillas briefly in a microwave or oven until soft and pliable. 🌮
8. Assemble the tacos
Layer each tortilla with lettuce, a spoonful of the warm black bean mixture, a few pieces of crispy halloumi, a spoon of tomato salsa, and a drizzle of chipotle mayo. 😋
🍹 Serving Suggestion
Serve immediately while the halloumi is still hot. These tacos pair beautifully with creamy guacamole and crunchy nachos – and for a smoky-sweet kick, enjoy them with an ice-cold margarita on the side! 🥑🔥🍸
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