Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tacos
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 (makes 8 tacos)
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Calories
319 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tacos
Description
This recipe combines chopped onion, garlic, canned chipotle in adobo, cumin, oregano, salt, fire roasted diced tomatoes, and vegetable stock in a slow cooker base for jackfruit to simmer in low and slow. The jackfruit is added in drained and rinsed, cooking for several hours until tender enough to shred with forks. The shredding mimics pulled meats in texture.
After slow cooking, the jackfruit is spread on a baking sheet and placed briefly under the broiler to develop a mildly crisped, caramelized surface. This adds a welcome contrast to the soft interior and intensifies the smoky chipotle flavor.
The jackfruit mixture is spooned onto warmed corn tortillas and garnished with fresh mango avocado salsa, vegan sour cream or yogurt for creaminess, cilantro leaves for brightness, and lime wedges to add an acidic kick. This combination provides a balance of smoky, tangy, sweet, and fresh tastes with varied textures.
Jackfruit is available at many specialty and some regular grocery stores, or online, and can be used in a variety of dishes like enchiladas, quesadillas, or sandwiches. This slow cooker preparation is convenient and yields flavorful, tender jackfruit perfect for plant-based meals.
Ingredients
- 1 onion finely chopped, small
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 chipotle in adobo canned, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from the can
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced fire roasted tomatoes
- ¾ cup vegetable stock or water
- 2 cans (14 oz each) jackfruit in water, drained and rinsed
- 8 corn tortillas small
- mango salsa
- vegan sour cream optional toppings, leaves, wedges
- yogurt
- cilantro
- lime
Instructions
- Stir the onion, garlic, bay leaf, chipotle, adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, tomatoes and vegetables stock together in the bowl of a slow cooker. Add the jackfruit and stir to coat.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Then, shred the jackfruit with two forks and stir it together with the sauce.
- Transfer the jackfruit to a baking sheet and place it under the broiler for 5 minutes until it gets lightly charred and crispy.
- Serve the jackfruit on tortillas and top with Mango Avocado Salsa, sour cream or yogurt, and cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Jackfruit can be found at Asian markets, specialty stores, or ordered online.
- The prepared jackfruit works well in other dishes such as enchiladas, quesadillas, or jackfruit sandwiches.
- Use fresh mango avocado salsa and lime wedges to brighten the tacos before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4(makes 8 tacos)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 559mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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