Jackfruit Tacos

5 stars (8 ratings)

One bite of these pulled Jackfruit Tacos and you’ll be hooked! The meaty texture and smoky flavors of the perfectly seasoned jackfruit filling are out-of-this-world.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Servings: servings

Calories: 221kcal

Author: Nora Taylor

Ingredients

Jackfruit Taco Meat

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
(2) 20-ounce cans young jackfruit in water or brine
1 cup vegetable broth, divided
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped small
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons agave
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt, to taste

Creamy Avocado Sauce

1 large ripe avocado, pitted and scooped out of the skin
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro, chopped roughly
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons vegan mayo or plain vegan yogurt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

For Serving

tortillas of choice, soft or crunchy, corn or flour
Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, vegan cheese, salsa, tomatoes, vegan sour cream, pickled onions

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Instructions

For the tacos

Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Chop off the hard center core portions if desired. I usually don't so I don't waste any.
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Now add the jackfruit and 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, remove the lid and mash the jackfruit with a potato masher or two forks, creating a shredded texture.
Add the other 1/2 cup vegetable broth, tomato paste, soy sauce, chipotle peppers, garlic, chili powder, cumin, agave and lime juice to the skillet, and stir into the jackfruit. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste; add salt as desired.
Serve in tortillas with optional avocado sauce and other desired toppings. Enjoy!

For the avocado sauce

Add the ripe avocado flesh, cilantro, lime juice, vegan mayo or yogurt and salt to a food processor and process until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides as needed.
Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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