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Vegan Jackfruit Tacos
Prep 15 minutes
Cooking 15 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Makes 4 portions

Ingredients
 

For the Jackfruit Taco Filling

  • 2 tins jackfruit
  • 1 tin tomatoes crushed or diced, or 4 fresh tomatoes
  • 1 red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • ½ tablespoon cajun see notes!
  • ½ tablespoon coriander
  • ½ tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable stock paste or a heaped teaspoon instant veggie stock, or salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • juice of 1 orange

Other Ingredients

  • tacos store-bought or homemade
  • toppings avocados, lime juice, fresh coriander, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Drain and rinse the jackfruit chunks thoroughly through a sieve. Pull the pieces of jackfruit apart into shreds and place them into a mixing bowl.
    In a small bowl, mix together the spices and add them to the pulled jackfruit. Rub the spices in and make sure that the shreds are entirely coated.
  • Cut the onion into quarters or in half and slice. Mince the garlic cloves. Juice the orange. If using fresh tomatoes, chop them into small cubes.
  • Heat some oil in a medium to large pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add onion and garlic and fry for a couple of minutes.
    If using fresh tomatoes, add them at the same time and cook everything for 5-10 minutes until tomatoes are soft and tender.
  • Add seasoned jackfruit, tinned tomatoes, vegetable stock (or salt), tomato paste and orange juice. Stir and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes with the lid off so any excess fluid can evaporate.
  • While the jackfruit taco filling is cooking, prepare the tacos and the toppings. This can also be done the day before to save you some time! For more topping ideas, check the blog post!
  • Bring everything together and build your very own jackfruit tacos! If you are cooking for a crowd, I’d put the filling and each topping in different serving bowls or dishes.

Notes

Cajun: You can substitute with chipotle or chili flakes. However, I'd recommend you go easy on the hotter spices and add them teaspoon by teaspoon. Every spice blend / brand has a different spiciness!
Adapt & Make It Yours
  • Make it smoky & spicy: Add chipotle or extra smoked paprika.
  • Make it kid-friendly: Reduce spices (especially, don’t add cajun/chipotle/chilli), and add a bit of maple syrup for sweetness.
  • Gluten-free version: Make sure to use corn tortillas or taco shells, or make the coconut flour wraps you see in the pictures!
  • Protein boost: Add black beans or fry some tofu.
  • Mix and Match: This recipe also works for mushroom tacos, cauliflower tacos, with vegan mince, tofu or even tempeh!