Vegan Jackfruit Tacos

Name: Vegan Jackfruit Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 medium avocado; 1/4 cup lemon juice, or lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Water, as needed; 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or grapeseed oil; 1/2 cup onion, sliced 1/8-inch thick; 1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 cups canned young green jackfruit, drained and shredded; 3/4 cup vegetable broth, or no-chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 small corn tortillas; 1 cup cooked pinto beans, or black beans; 3 cups prepared jackfruit "meat"; 1 cup avocado crema; 1/2 cup pico de gallo, optional; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions, optional

A plant-based, gluten-free taco dish features seasoned jackfruit as a savory meat alternative, delivering classic taco flavors and textures.

⭐ 5 (1 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 10 minTotal: 25 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch Entree

Cuisine Tags:

Mexican

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Instructions

Prepare avocado crema by blending avocado, lime juice, and seasonings, adding water as needed for consistency; set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, chipotle, and oregano; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add jackfruit, vegetable broth, and salt to the skillet; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until broth evaporates and sauce thickens.
Assemble tacos with cooked beans, jackfruit mixture, avocado crema, pico de gallo, and scallions.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 366 kcal

Carbohydrate: 65 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 12 g

Protein: 10 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 272 mg

Sugar: 23 g

Fat: 10 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g