Vegan Jackfruit Tacos
A scrumptiously simple vegan jackfruit tacos recipe made with canned jackfruit! How to cook jackfruit pulled pork & how to make jackfruit tacos with slaw – all in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Pulled Jackfruit “Meat”
- 1-2 tsp avocado oil
- 20 oz canned jackfruit in water or brine
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced (or ½ large onion)
- 1 Tbsp coconut aminos
- 1½ Tbsp taco seasoning to taste
- squeeze of lime juice
For Jackfruit Tacos
- 12 taco shells, hard or soft
- 1½ cups shredded lettuce
- 1½ cups shredded purple cabbage
- 2 cups pulled jackfruit (ingredients above)
- ¾ cup salsa
- 1 avocado, slived
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup vegan sour cream (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
To cook shredded jackfruit
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for 6-8 minutes, until softened and caramelized.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse canned jackfruit to remove the brined taste. Transfer to a cutting board and shred jackfruit with 2 forks.
- Add shredded jackfruit to the pan with coconut aminos and taco seasoning. Stir to integrate. (If needed, add a splash of water or vegetable broth to moisten.)
- Cook for another 6-8 minutes, until the jackfruit is cooked through and beginning to crisp on the edges. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve on tacos, in a vegan taco salad or burrito bowl, or with your desired accompaniments!
- Yields 2 cups pulled jackfruit (4 servings)
To assemble vegan tacos
- Assemble hard or soft taco shells with shredded lettuce, purple cabbage, and pulled taco jackfruit. Top with salsa, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. (Or use your favorite vegan taco fillings.)
- Serve and enjoy!
- Yields 12 jackfruit tacos to serve 4 people.
Notes
Nutrition provided for vegan jackfruit tacos served in hard corn taco shells, with toppings listed above.
Nutrition per ½ cup pulled taco jackfruit on its own:
55 calories | 1g fat | 11g carbs | 4.5g fiber | 2g sugars | 1g protein
55 calories | 1g fat | 11g carbs | 4.5g fiber | 2g sugars | 1g protein
Nutrition
Serving: 1taco | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1.5g