Vegan Jackfruit Tacos
These vegan jackfruit tacos are a delicious and plant-based alternative to traditional meat tacos. Jackfruit is used as a meat substitute and is seasoned with flavorful spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salsa - 1/2 cup
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Avocado - 1, sliced
- Corn tortillas - 8
- Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, diced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Canned jackfruit - 2 cans (20 oz), drained and rinsed
Let's Get Started
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add the drained and rinsed jackfruit to the skillet and break it apart using a fork or spatula.
- Add cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the jackfruit with the spices.
- Cook the jackfruit mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is heated through and has absorbed the flavors.
- Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle lime juice over the jackfruit. Stir to combine.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or in the oven.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a scoop of the jackfruit mixture onto each tortilla.
- Top with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and salsa.
- Serve the vegan jackfruit tacos warm and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g
