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.
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