Vegan Jackfruit Tacos

up close image of jackfruit tacos with jalapeno

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: how to prepare jackfruit, jackfruit recipes, vegan taco recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 370kcal

Author: Ashley

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.

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Ingredients

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) can young jackfruit in water or brine, see notes
2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning see notes
2 teaspoons adobo sauce or 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
½ teaspoon salt to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup water or broth
3 tablespoons lime juice about 1-2 limes

Taco Toppings

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

Instructions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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