Vegetarian Jackfruit Enchiladas

You won’t even miss the meat in these jackfruit enchiladas that are filled with spiced and pulled jackfruit with a homemade chipotle enchilada sauce.

Most of you have probably heard/eaten/cooked with jackfruit by now, right? My question is, how many of you have actually prepared it from scratch? I mean, buying it fresh at the store, prepping it at home and cooking it. If you have, you probably know where I’m going with this….

Removing the flesh is a little bit time consuming, but not a big deal overall. Cooking it however, that’s where the challenge is. And not because it’s difficult, or takes a long time. It’s the SMELL.

I always thought Durian (jackfruit’s almost identical twin) was the smelly one… I was totally wrong. And I learned that the hard way. I could smell it a little bit while prepping it, but it wasn’t too bad. But the second it hit the pan, OH MY GOODNESS. I know I’m more sensitive to smells than most people. But believe me when I tell you, this was BAD. The best way I can describe is a combination of trash left outside on a hot day and dirty gym clothes. And not only it invaded the entire first floor of my house, but it lasted for days. I could not get rid of it!

Needless to say, that was the end of jackfruit for me. Fresh, anyway. Of course I’ve seen it packaged in the store many times, but I’ve never found a brand that’s kosher, so I just gave up on it.

Until we received some from our friends at Edward & Sons. I have to admit, I was a little bit skeptical at first. I did not want to open that package, afraid it would stink up my kitchen again once I started cooking it… But I put on my big girl pants and opened it anyway. And I’m really glad I did because I was pleasantly surprised. No funky smell, at all. And the texture and flavor were great!

We made these Pulled Jackfruit Enchiladas with it and they turned out delicious. You can make them vegan or vegetarian, using dairy or vegan cheese, and gluten free by using corn tortillas. Just a warning though: this chipotle enchilada sauce is HOT. For a milder version, cut t he amount of chipotle pepper in half, or omit it altogether.

Vegetarian Jackfruit Enchiladas

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• Author: Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: Serves 6
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

These jackfruit enchiladas are packed with flavor. A homemade chipotle sauce adds a smoky kick.

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Ingredients

Units USM Scale 1x2x3x

• 0.5 tbsp olive oil
• 200 g (7 oz) packaged unseasoned shredded jackfruit
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 garlic clove (crushed)
• 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 1 cups (approx. 237 ml) canned black beans
• 5 corn and wheat tortillas
• 1 cups (237 ml) regular or vegan Mexican blend shredded cheese
• 2 to matillos (chopped)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 170 g (6 oz) tomato paste
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.25 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cups (237 ml) water
• 2 tsp agave
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo (SEE NOTE)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
2. Coat an 11x7x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

For the jackfruit

1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
2. Add jackfruit, cilantro, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt; cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat, add black beans, and mix well.
4. Set aside.

For the sauce

1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan.
2. Add tomato paste, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic, cumin, salt, and cinnamon; cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add water and agave; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 3 minutes.
4. Transfer sauce to a blender, add chipotle peppers, and blend until smooth.
5. Add 2 tablespoons of sauce to the jackfruit and mix well.
6. Spread the remaining sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
7. Fill each tortilla with 2 heaping tablespoons of the jackfruit mixture.
8. Roll tortillas and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
9. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10. Remove aluminum foil, sprinkle cheese and tomatillos on top, and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes.
11. Serve warm.

Notes

• For a spicier enchilada, add more chipotle peppers or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
• If you don’t have tomatillos, you can substitute diced tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
• Leftover enchiladas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Oven-Baking
• Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

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

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