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Hibiscus Tacos (Vegan Tacos de Jamaica)

Switch things up this Taco Tuesday by trying hibiscus tacos! Otherwise known as tacos de Jamaica, they feature flowers from the hibiscus plant. This recipe is a fun way to make vegan tacos (and reduces food waste since you can save the scraps from your tea)!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 138 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican , Jamaican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers aim for whole flowers, not cut, 165 g
  • 1 medium white onion divided
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 Tbsp oil 15 mL
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp chipotle sauce from a jar of adobo peppers
  • ½ tsp each salt and pepper
  • 6 small tortillas use corn tortillas for gluten-free option
  • Optional toppings: pineapple, jalapeno, avocado, sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Boil: Combine hibiscus and 8 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, partially cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Strain out the hibiscus, saving the water for another use (like tea or popsicles!).
  2. Relish: While hibiscus boils, finely dice the onion. Set half of the diced onion aside. Combine the other half of the onion in a small bowl with cilantro and lime juice.
  3. Rinse: Rinse the hibiscus under hot water until the water runs clear. Drain well, squeezing out as much moisture as possible.
  4. Saute: Heat oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add hibiscus, reserved onion, and garlic. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chipotle sauce, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, until hibiscus is slightly charred at the edges.
  5. Serve: Heat tortillas (on the stove or microwave), then spoon hibiscus filling into each, topping with cilantro relish. Optionally top with chopped pineapple, sliced jalapeno, avocado, or sour cream.

Notes

  • If using leftover hibiscus tea for a recipe, keep in mind that it is concentrated! You'll need to add more water to taste to get a more diluted tea for drinking or cooking.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2small tacos Calories 138kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21.5g (7%) Protein 2.7g (5%) Fat 5.6g (9%) Saturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 406mg (17%) Potassium 166mg (5%) Fiber 3.6g (14%) Sugar 2.3g (5%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138

% Daily Value*

Serving 2small tacos
Calories 138kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 21.5g 7%
Protein 2.7g 5%
Fat 5.6g 9%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 406mg 17%
Potassium 166mg 4%
Fiber 3.6g 14%
Sugar 2.3g 5%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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