Best Jackfruit Tacos
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
123 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vegan
Best Jackfruit Tacos
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Jackfruit makes an easy vegetarian base for taco "meat," and easily absorbs your favorite seasonings. This flavor combination is addictive, so you might want to double the recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 (20 oz.) can green jackfruit , drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 red onion , diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves minced garlic)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (with no salt added)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- water, as needed
Instructions
- Drain the canned jackfruit, and rinse it very well to remove any brine. Use your fingers to "shred" the jackfruit into pieces that resemble shredded meat. Rinse the jackfruit again, then set it aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion until it starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cumin, chili powder, and garlic to the skillet and stir briefly, just until the onions are coated in the spices. Add the jackfruit to the skillet and stir again. Add a splash of water to the pan if the seasonings are sticking to the bottom.
- In a small bowl, stir together the tomato paste, mape syrup, lime juice, and salt. Add about 2 tablespoons of water, or more as needed, to help thin it out into a sauce that resembles the texture of ketchup. (If your tomato paste includes salt in the ingredients, leave out the salt and add it to taste later.)
- Add the sauce to the skillet and stir well to coat the jackfruit. Cook and stir until everything is heated through, and adjust any seasonings to taste. Depending on how well you rinsed your jackfruit, you may want to add a little more salt, or another splash of maple syrup to help balance out the acidity. Serve warm, in your favorite taco shells and with your favorite toppings.
- Leftover jackfruit taco meat should keep well in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge.
Notes
- This recipe is easy to double if you're serving more than 2 adults! We usually get about 6 generously-filled tacos from this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
728mg
(30%)
Potassium
262mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
541IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 728mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 541IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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24 reviews
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