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Jackfruit Vegan Tacos

Jackfruit is the best alternative for pulled pork. It has the tenderness and the texture like pulled pork. It may be a fruit but how I made the tacos make them unbelievably delicious. Enjoy with some pico, avocados, cilantro, red cabbage, and more toppings you prefer! Enjoy!
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 5 people
Calories 606 kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • baking pan
  • can opener
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife
  • spoon and spatula
  • some bowls

Ingredients
  

Seasonings

  • 1.5 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric

Vegetables & Fruits

  • 34 oz can jackfruit 2 cans of young green jackfruit
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 onion small-medium
  • 2 medium sized potatoes

Liquids

  • 1/2 tsp Liquid smoke
  • 2 tbsp Tamari
  • 1/2 cup Veggie broth
  • 4 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Oils

  • 2.5 tbsp of Avocado oil

Optional

  • 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 14 oz. black beans
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 avocados
  • 3 limes
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 3 tbsp. Best Garlic Vegan Aioli link

Instructions
 

  • Drain the water from the jackfruit for 1 minute. Place on a clean towel and pat dry. In a big bowl shred the jackfruit with your hands or with a fork. *If you have a food processor pulse 2-4 times. Be careful not to over blend.*
  • Marinate the jackfruit with the 2 tbsp. Tamari, 4 tbsp. Ketchup, ½ tsp liquid smoke.
  • In a non-stick pan preferably on medium heat, add the 2.5 tbsp oil and fry the potatoes for 10 minutes. Throw in the chopped onions and sauté for a minute long or until they are translucent. Add a dash of salt.
  • Next, add in the chopped garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Add in the jackfruit and mix for a minute.
  • Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Flip over, 15 more minutes. Then it's done!

Optional

  • Pico de gayo: Cut the two tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, lime, and red onion. I added ketchup, also a dash of salt and pepper. Feel free to add my aioli recipe: Best Vegan Garlic Lemon Aioli

Notes

  1. I used one 14 oz. can and a 20 oz. can of jackfruit for this recipe. You can use either two 14 oz. or two 16 oz. 
  2. Baking the jackfruit helps evaporate any excess liquid from the jackfruit. Leaving it dry, moist, and flavorful.  

Nutrition

Calories: 606kcalCarbohydrates: 104gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 694mgPotassium: 1520mgFiber: 19gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1079IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 5mg
Keyword jackfruit tacos, mexican tacos, tacos, vegan tacos
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