Vegetarian Sweet Chili Halloumi (Printable Version)

Golden halloumi with crisp vegetables and sweet chili sauce in warm tortillas

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 9 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced into ½ inch thick strips

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
03 - 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 ounces mixed salad greens
06 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

→ Wraps & Sauces

07 - 4 large flour tortillas or flatbreads
08 - 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Fresh coriander leaves
11 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi strips and fry for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
02 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10–15 seconds until pliable.
03 - Lay each tortilla on a flat surface. Spread 1 tablespoon of sweet chili sauce down the center of each.
04 - Arrange equal portions of salad greens, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and spring onions over the sauce.
05 - Top each wrap with fried halloumi strips.
06 - Garnish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.
07 - Fold the sides of each tortilla inwards, then roll up tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling.
08 - Slice in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of warm, salty halloumi against crisp, cool vegetables creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
  • These wraps come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a fancy café
  • You can prep all the vegetables ahead of time, making this perfect for busy weekday lunches that feel special
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the pan when frying the halloumi or it will steam instead of getting that crispy golden exterior we want
  • Warm your tortillas properly because cold tortilla will crack and make rolling frustrating
  • Slice the halloumi when it is very cold from the refrigerator because warm halloumi becomes too soft to cut neatly
03 -
  • Pat the halloumi dry with paper towels before frying to remove excess moisture for better browning
  • Let the halloumi rest on paper towels for a minute after frying to remove excess oil
  • Whole wheat or gluten free wraps work perfectly if you need to accommodate dietary preferences

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