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Because it has such a similar texture to shredded chicken or pulled pork, jackfruit can be used as an ingredient for tacos, BBQ sandwiches, nachos, salads, pizza, stir fry - really any recipe where you want a shredded meat replacement.

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Jackfruit is a fruit after all, so it comes packed with plenty of water, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and just so happens to be cholesterol-free. u003cemu003eBut u0022healthieru0022 is very subjective so it just depends on how you look at it and where you source meat fromu003c/emu003e.

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Young green jackfruit, found in a can packed in water or brine (not syrup), is unripe and starchy, and makes a wonderful shredded meat substitute in savory applications. When ripe, jackfruit is soft and sweet, and can be eaten like any other fruit.

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Because of it's mild, neutral flavor, jackfruit is a blank canvas of sorts that takes on anything you season it with. A quick sauté with onions, garlic and taco seasoning, and you are good to go.

Easy Jackfruit Tacos Recipe {30 minutes} • Fit Mitten Kitchen

Name: Vegan Jackfruit Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, or avocado oil; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 4 medium garlic cloves, minced; 2 (14 ounce) canned young jackfruit, in water or brine (see notes); 2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning (see notes); 2 tsp adobo sauce, or 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 1/2 tsp salt, to taste; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup water or broth; juice of 1 lime (about 3 Tbsp); favorite taco shells; shredded purple cabbage; shredded romaine; diced red bell pepper; sliced avocado; sliced jalapeño pepper

Vegan Jackfruit Tacos

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This Jackfruit Tacos recipe is an amazing plant based taco recipe for anyone to enjoy. Young jackfruit takes on all of the taco seasoning spices for a flavorful meat substitute, and it’s ready in about 30 minutes! Vegan, paleo and gluten free friendly.

Author: Ashley
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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Jackfruit Taco Meat

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, or avocado oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 ounce) canned young jackfruit, in water or brine (see notes)
2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning (see notes)
2 tsp adobo sauce, or 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/2 tsp salt, to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup water or broth
juice of 1 lime (about 3 Tbsp)

Taco Toppings

favorite taco shells
shredded purple cabbage
shredded romaine
diced red bell pepper
sliced avocado
sliced jalapeño pepper

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Instructions

1. Saute aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil, onion and garlic to pan. Cook until fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 4-5 minutes.

2. Prepare jackfruit: Strain, rinse and pat dry the canned jackfruit. Remove the cores and begin shredding the soft centers (you can keep the pod-like centers if they’re small or discard large ones). Once all shredded, pat dry again.

3. Cook jackfruit: Add shredded jackfruit into skillet, sprinkle on taco seasoning, adobo sauce, salt and pepper. Stir to coat and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

4. Add liquids: Then add in water and juice of 1 lime. Stir and simmer for 20 minutes. Now your jackfruit taco meat is ready for tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, salads and more.

6. Serve jackfruit as you would for tacos, using your favorite shells and adding your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

JACKFRUIT – Make sure to get young jackfruit, in water or brine – not syrup. You can find here.

TACO SEASONING – Make this easy homemade taco seasoning if you don’t have any on hand. Or I suggest this combination of spices: 1 Tbsp Chili Powder, ½ Tbsp Paprika, 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder.

STORAGE – Store leftover jackfruit taco meat in an airtight container in the fridge, use within 4-5 days.

FREEZER – Jackfruit taco meat can also be frozen, up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge and then reheat on stovetop over medium heat.

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