Vegan jackfruit tacos that redefine taco night!
Delicious vegan jackfruit tacos that are perfect for a healthy and flavorful taco night.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups young green jackfruit, drained and shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add shredded jackfruit, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until jackfruit is tender and flavors are combined.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by placing jackfruit mixture on tortillas and garnishing with fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate jackfruit in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- These tacos can be topped with avocado, salsa, or your favorite vegan cheese.
- Store leftover jackfruit mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg