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Jackfruit Tacos


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  • Author: Pallavi Gupta
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Hearty jackfruit mimics pulled pork in these easy tacos.
Perfect for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/2 large jackfruit
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) water
  • Salt
  • 4 to 5 tortillas
  • corn salsa (to serve)
  • sour cream (to serve)

Instructions

  1. Separate the jackfruit strands from the fruit. If using ripe jackfruit, use only the strands.
  2. In a saucepan, heat some oil over medium heat and stir-fry the jackfruit strands until slightly golden. Set aside.
  3. In the same saucepan, heat more oil. Add onions and garlic; stir-fry until the onions are golden.
  4. Add peppers and cook, stirring frequently.
  5. Add paprika, cumin, and taco seasoning; cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Add the jackfruit strands and stir to combine.
  7. Add water, cover, and cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes, or until the strands are softened. Remove from heat and let cool to warm.

To assemble the tacos

  1. Heat a few teaspoons of oil in a saucepan and heat the tortilla for a few seconds per side until heated through. The oil will make them soft.
  2. Place 2 spoonfuls of jackfruit mixture in the center of the tortilla.
  3. Add a tablespoon of corn salsa, a few dollops of sour cream, and fresh cilantro.
  4. Squeeze fresh lemon juice and roll up to form a wrap. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a smokier flavor, use chipotle powder in place of some of the paprika.
  • To speed up cooking time, use canned jackfruit in water or brine; simply drain and rinse before cooking.
  • Leftover jackfruit filling can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 large taco
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 8
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 10