Pea Guacamole and Seared Halloumi Soft Tacos Recipe
This Pea Guacamole and Seared Halloumi Soft Tacos recipe, is a recipe for a healthy, plant-based taco made with smashed peas, seared halloumi cheese, and a slew of tomatoes.
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oilplus more for frying
2tablespoonschopped parsley or cilantro
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For The Pea Guacamole:
2cupsfresh or frozen shelled sweet peas
1mediumfirm-ripe avocado
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1mediumlime or lemon
Cook The Halloumi:
61/4 ouncesHalloumi or panner cheesecut into 1/2-inch steaks
8flour or whole wheat tortillas
Instructions
For the Marinated Tomatoes: Toss together the tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate until ready to serve.
For the Pea Guacamole: Cook the peas in just enough water to cover in a small pot over medium heat, about 4 minutes. Drain, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pea cooking liquid. Add the reserved cooking liquid and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the peas and purée in a food processor until mostly smooth with some small pieces of peas remaining. Add the avocado and pulse to a slightly chunky purée. Add a squeeze of lime or lemon, season with a pinch of salt, taste, and adjust as desired. Set aside.
To Cook The Halloumi: Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a medium nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season the cheese on both sides with pepper. Add to the hot pan and cook until crisp and brown on one side, 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until just browned, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Toast the tortillas over an open flame on your stove. Add a spoonful of the pea guacamole to each tortilla, top with the cheese and the tomatoes and their juices. Serve warm.