Vegan Tacos Recipe
Tacos filled with seasoned jackfruit and fresh veggies.
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Ingredients
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Taco Filling
Taco Toppings
Taco Shells
Method
Prepare the Jackfruit Filling
- 1
Drain and Rinse Jackfruit
Open the canned jackfruit and drain the liquid. Rinse the jackfruit under cold water to remove any brine and cut the pieces into smaller chunks.
- 2
Sauté Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 3
Cook the Jackfruit
Add the jackfruit to the skillet, followed by cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit is tender and starts to shred.
- 4
Add Lime Juice
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
Prepare Taco Toppings
- 5
Chop Veggies
While the jackfruit is cooking, chop the red bell pepper and cilantro, and slice the avocado. Set aside for assembly.
Assemble Tacos
- 6
Warm Tortillas
In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 7
- 8
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for added zest.