What does Mexican jackfruit taste like?

Young green jackfruit is naturally a bit tangy, but is seasoned with chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, Mexican oregano, and other Mexican spices that give it so much robust flavor! Its texture can resemble pulled pork, which is why it makes such a great plant-based taco "meat," like bbq jackfruit.

What are the jackfruit carnitas made out of?

Canned jackfruit (in brine or water, not syrup) is cooked with red onion, garlic, jalapeño, and a little soy sauce or tamari for umami depth. And it is seasoned in spices and salt to enrich its flavor.

Is jackfruit healthy?

Yes! Not only is it a whole plant food, but it is cholesterol-free and rich in fiber, minerals, and vitamins, like vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, and folic acid.

Jackfruit Tacos

Name: Jackfruit Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 recipe for Crispy Jackfruit Carnitas (25 minutes) or use store-bought, Mexican-seasoned jackfruit; 8 x six-inch taco shells ( corn or flour); 1 can vegan refried beans ( pinto or black beans); Shredded cabbage or lettuce ( or Make the Mexican Slaw -10 mins); 1 avocado (or sub chipotle mayo – it is vegan adaptable!) or sour cream; Your favorite Taco Sauce: Chipotle mayo (vegan-adaptable) Vegan Cilantro Crema, Poblano Pumpkin Seed Sauce, Hot sauce, or Salsa,; optional- pickled onions (amazing here!); cilantro

Description

Crispy Jackfruit Tacos made on a sheet pan with pickled red onions, cilantro cabbage slaw. A fast, easy, VEGAN weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

1 recipe for Crispy Jackfruit Carnitas (25 minutes) or use store-bought, Mexican-seasoned jackfruit
8 x six-inch taco shells ( corn or flour)
1 can vegan refried beans ( pinto or black beans)
Shredded cabbage or lettuce ( or Make the Mexican Slaw -10 mins)
1 avocado (or sub chipotle mayo – it is vegan adaptable!) or sour cream
Your favorite Taco Sauce: Chipotle mayo (vegan-adaptable) Vegan Cilantro Crema, Poblano Pumpkin Seed Sauce, Hot sauce, or Salsa,
optional- pickled onions (amazing here!)
cilantro

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F

On a parchment-lined sheet pan, lay out the tortillas. Spread with a few tablespoons of refried beans. Top some with cheese if you like or keep this vegan.

Divide the jackfruit carnitas among the tortillas and place them in the oven. Bake until heated through and the edges of the tortillas are crispy about 12-15 minutes.

Top with cabbage slaw ( or shredded lettuce) and avocado, pickled onions and salsa or hot sauce. Serve with optional sour cream or vegan-adaptable chipotle Mayo.

Fold up into tacos and eat immediately!

Notes

This recipe is very easy once the components are prepped. I recommend making them ahead!

Once the crispy jackfruit carnitas is made (this takes 25 mins) the tacos can be assembled, baked and on the table in 25 minutes!

While they are baking you can whip up the Mexican slaw, or chipotle mayo or Poblano Pumpkin Seed Sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco with beans, pickled onions, avocado, tortilla
Calories: 167
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 134.8 mg
Fat: 6.6 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 25.6 g
Fiber: 4.6 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg