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Berbere Spiced Jackfruit Tacos - 1 Pot

Berbere Spiced Jackfruit Tacos. Jackfruit and onion mixed with Berbere spice blend and baked to caramelized spiced perfection. Add some chickpeas to make into a hearty meal. Vegan Soy-free Nut-free Recipe, Can be Glutenfree

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 20 oz can jackfruit
  • 1 medium onion roughly chopped
  • 8 cloves of garlic , more the merrier
  • 1 tbsp oil , olive or safflower
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Flavoring:
  • 2 tsp or more paprika i use 1 tsp smoked and 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp berbere spice blend , less or more to heat and flavor preferene
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon optional
  • 1/4 tsp or more cayenne if berbere is not hot
  • 1 to 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp soy sauce or use coconut aminos for soy-free or omit

Instructions

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  1. Squeeze the jackfruit in between paper towels to remove as much liquid as possible. It is ok if it squishes.
  2. Process with onion, garlic and jackfruit in a prcessor until coarsely shredded. Alternatively, finely chop the onion and garlic and finely chop/shred the jackfruit.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the spices and sauces well. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 
  4. Spread the mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet so its an even layer.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes. Mix and spread after 20 minutes to move the center portion out. Also taste at this time for salt, heat and flavor. Adjust if needed and mix in.
  6. Prep your tortillas. Add a good helping of the jackfruit mixture. Add cucumbers or other crunchy veggies. Add a creamy dressing like tahini dressing, or vegan ranch dressing or tzaztiki (See notes)

Notes

  • Additional spices to add, a good pinch of cardamon, black pepper and ground cloves.
  • Add some chickpeas or beans to amp up the protein. Add more spices to preference.  Mix 1 to 1.5 cups chickpeas with 1 tsp+ Berbere spice, 1/2 tsp garlic, 2 tbsp+ bbq sauce and salt and oil to preference in a bowl and bake on a separate pan or dish alongside the jackfruit. 
  • Easy Vegan Tzaztiki: Blend 1/4 cup silken tofu with a bit of water, good pinched of salt and garlic powder, 1 tsp or more lemon juice, blak pepper, good dashes of dried dill and/or mint, 2 ts olive oil. Taste and adjust flavor. Fold in some grated cucumber. 
  • Other dressing options: Tahini Garlic Sauce, Vegan Ranch.
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  • Nutrition is 1 of 3 serves, does not include dressing. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 2.5g (5%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 567mg (24%) Potassium 317mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 755IU (15%) Vitamin C 8.2mg (9%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 2.5g 5%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 567mg 24%
Potassium 317mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 755IU 15%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 9%
Calcium 117mg 12%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.