Description
Delicious and flavorful vegan tacos made with jackfruit, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans young green jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the jackfruit, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit is tender and can be shredded with a fork.
- While the jackfruit cooks, warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan.
- Once the jackfruit is ready, shred it with a fork and mix well with the sauce.
- Assemble the tacos by placing the jackfruit mixture on the tortillas and garnishing with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the jackfruit in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- These tacos can be served with avocado or your favorite salsa.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg