Description
Hearty jackfruit mimics pulled pork in these easy tacos.
Perfect for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike!
Ingredients
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- 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
- Separate the jackfruit strands from the fruit. If using ripe jackfruit, use only the strands.
- In a saucepan, heat some oil over medium heat and stir-fry the jackfruit strands until slightly golden. Set aside.
- In the same saucepan, heat more oil. Add onions and garlic; stir-fry until the onions are golden.
- Add peppers and cook, stirring frequently.
- Add paprika, cumin, and taco seasoning; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the jackfruit strands and stir to combine.
- 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
- 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.
- Place 2 spoonfuls of jackfruit mixture in the center of the tortilla.
- Add a tablespoon of corn salsa, a few dollops of sour cream, and fresh cilantro.
- 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