Introduction
These vegan jackfruit tacos are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a plant-based meal. The jackfruit is cooked in a flavorful taco seasoning and then served with all your favorite toppings. These tacos are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal.
Ingredients
-1 can (20 oz) jackfruit, drained and rinsed
-1 tbsp taco seasoning
-1/2 cup water
-1/2 red onion, diced
-1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
-1 avocado, diced
-1 lime, juiced
-2-3 tbsp salsa
-6-8 small soft tacos
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the jackfruit, taco seasoning, and water.
3. Spread the jackfruit mixture onto a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
4. Remove the jackfruit from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the red onion, cilantro, avocado, lime juice, and salsa.
6. Assemble the tacos by adding a few spoonfuls of the jackfruit mixture to each taco shell, and then topping with the avocado mixture.
Potential changes & improvements
-If you want a bit more of a crunch in your tacos, you could add some chopped up lettuce or cabbage.
-For a bit of extra spice, you could add some diced jalapeños to the avocado mixture.
-If you want a bit more of a zesty flavor, you could add some diced tomatoes to the avocado mixture.
What other food it works well with
These tacos would also be great with a side of rice or beans.
Common Mistakes
-One common mistake is to not drain and rinse the jackfruit before cooking. This step is important in order to remove the bitterness from the jackfruit.
-Another common mistake is to not let the jackfruit cool before assembling the tacos. This step is important so that the avocado mixture doesn’t get too mushy.
Nutritional Information
-Serving size: 2 tacos
-Calories: 250
-Fat: 12 g
-Saturated fat: 2 g
-Carbohydrates: 32 g
-Fiber: 7 g
-Protein: 5 g
Allergens
-Jackfruit
-Avocado
-Lime