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Gluten Free, Mains, Recipes, Vegan  /  June 8, 2021

Vegan Jackfruit Tacos

These vegan jackfruit tacos feature spicy pulled jackfruit, a cilantro garlic sauce, red cabbage, and smashed avocado in between corn tortillas. The pulled jackfruit makes these tacos so incredible that you really don’t need much else to make this a fabulous meal!

These vegan jackfruit tacos feature spicy pulled jackfruit, a cilantro garlic sauce, red cabbage, and smashed avocado in corn tortillas.

I LOVE spicy food and it’s not surprising. Every time my family ordered something at a restaurant, my dad would clarify that we want it not just extra spicy, but spicier than what you’d consider extra spicy. Sometimes we’d scoff at the mildness of what we got and other times, we’d be seriously impressed. Funny thing is my tolerance is now wayyy higher than his😂 I made these jackfruit tacos with Quibo’s hot pepper sauce and they satisfied my inner spice diva for sure! You can use any hot sauce you like or just add your desired amount of red chili powder or cayenne instead.

These tacos feature pulled jackfruit, a cilantro garlic sauce, red cabbage, and smashed avocado in between corn tortillas. I am obsessed with the flavors that come out of putting these simple components together!

Spicy pulled jackfruit.

How to make pulled jackfruit

So the first key step: buy canned jackfruit. I know those giant jackfruits at the grocery store look impressive, but if you don’t live in a tropical climate, they aren’t particularly amazing for the hassle you go through to cut them.

But canned jackfruit is super easy to use! The only ingredients listed on the can should be “jackfruit” or “jackfruit in brine” or something like that. It doesn’t taste very good on its own, but when you put it together with all the right flavors, trust me. It’s amazing.

You’re going to want to rinse the jackfruit and squeeze out excess water before cooking on the stove. It doesn’t take long to cook canned jackfruit all the way through. This recipe for pulled jackfruit should take 20 minutes.

These vegan jackfruit tacos feature spicy pulled jackfruit, a cilantro garlic sauce, red cabbage, and smashed avocado in corn tortillas.

Vegan Jackfruit Tacos

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Prep Time 35 mins
Servings 5 6-inch tacos

Ingredients
  

  • 5 corn or flour tortillas
  • red cabbage
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 tsp lime juice

Pulled Jackfruit

  • 1 500g can of jackfruit
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil *or any neutral oil
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 inch of ginger, grated
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • salt to taste
  • ¾ cup water

Cilantro Garlic Sauce

  • 1 cup cilantro (include stems)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup vegan yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Pulled Jackfruit

  • Rinse jackfruit under water and squeeze out excess water from each piece. Use a fork to “pull” it so it has a stringy texture. 
  • Add 1 tbsp oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. 
  • Add all spices, the hot sauce, and the tamari. Cook for a minute before adding jackfruit. Cook for 2-3 minutes before adding 3/4 cup water. 
  • Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes. Stir once in the middle of this time. It should be done!

Cilantro Garlic Sauce

  • For the sauce, simply process all the ingredients in a small food processor.

Assemble the tacos

  • Mash the avocado and mix in lime juice and pepper. Heat tortillas on the stove. Spread mashed avocado on one side of the tortilla.
  • No add red cabbage, pulled jackfruit, cilantro garlic sauce, and any leftover slices of avocado. ENJOY!

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1 comment

  • Noreen
    November 22, 2024

    I made these wonderful tacos for a dear (Vegan) friend using shelf packaged Jackfruit vs canned. They were OUTSTANDING!
    Thank you for recipe!

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Hi there! I’m Anisha. This is where I like to share my favorite plant-forward eats, with joy and flavor being my topmost priorities. When I'm not cooking or photographing my creations, I'm probably running, tuning into a good podcast or book, or doing typical college student stuff. I hope you find something that excites you here!

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dal makhani and a potato scallion sabzi

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Miso mushroom focaccia 

Carrot cake oatmeal for warm winter breakfast 

Chana masala-ish with roasted brussels and cabbage

Khichdi, the ultimate comfort 

My bday cake! Chocolate sweet potato cake from @thekoreanvegan, with orange cream cheese frosting 

Ramen, once again with the broth 

Black bean soyrizo bowl 

Looks like a peanut gochujang stir fry 👍

Rajma rice with baingan (eggplant) bhaja <3

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Oyster mushroom ‘bacon’
- 8 oz. oyster mushrooms 
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari 
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup 
- 1 tsp liquid smoke 
- 1 tsp smoked paprika 

In a pan over medium-high heat, place the oyster mushrooms. Now place a heavy object or another pan on top and apply pressure for a few minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side! Then reduce heat and pour the glaze. 

Silken tofu scramble 
- olive oil 
- 1 350g package silken tofu 
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 
- 1 tsp kala namak/black salt (I didn’t have it in this video but would recommend for a more “eggy” flavor! If not use regular salt)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper 

Add a little oil to a pan over medium heat. Add the tofu and break it down for a few minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients, combine for a few minutes, and adjust to taste!
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@tofubox.brooklyn 

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butternut tikka mac
1/3 cup cashews, quick soaked
1 butternut squash, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
3 medium roma tomatoes, chopped or quartered (sub 1 cup of crushed tomatoes)
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp kashmiri chili powder
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
8 oz. rigatoni or another thick pasta shape of choice, prepared al dente

topping
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder

1. Soak cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400 F. Bake butternut squash for ~ 25-30 min with a touch of olive oil and salt. Until tender and soft. (I ended up baking an entire squash but using half of it in the sauce since it was large.)
3. Add olive oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic. Cook for a few more minutes. Add tomatoes and a big pinch of salt. Allow the tomato juices to mostly evaporate.
4. Add the spices and kasoori methi. and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool down slightly before blending.
5. Preheat oven to 350 F.
6. Make the panko topping. Add a tsp or so of olive oil to a small pan. Add the panko, black pepper, nutritional yeast, and chili powder. Toast until the panko is golden-brown. 
7. Process the tomato mixture with cashews, half the butternut squash, nutritional yeast, and about a cup of water. Add more water if needed. Process until it’s thick and creamy.
8. In a baking dish, add the pasta, sauce, and breadcrumbs. Bake for 15 min at 350 F!

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the recipe
baked shredded tofu
1 14 oz. block of extra firm tofu (pressed for at least 30 minutes to remove any excess liquid)
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp kosher salt or to taste

Preheat oven to 400 F. Shred tofu with a box grater. Toss with the rest of the ingredients. Bake for 15 minutes. Toss and bake for another 5 minutes or so. It should be golden brown and crisp.

the filling
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
8-10 medium brussels sprouts, thinly sliced (or other greens like cabbage, kale, or collard greens)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3 tbsp @tabanero scotch bonnet hot sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
salt to taste
vegan cheese and avocado for quesadillas

- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes minutes, until it starts becoming translucent. Add ginger and garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add brussels sprouts and cook until softer, about 5 minutes. Then add the tofu.
- Add all spices: cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Combine well for a minute.
- Now add the hot sauce and soy sauce. Combine well, taste, and adjust to your preference if needed!
- To assemble a quesadilla: take a large tortilla and pile on vegan cheese, the filling, and some more hot sauce. Cook on a pan with a little oil for a few minutes on each side until crisp on both sides! 

#veganuary #plantbasedrecipes #veganlunch #tofurecipes
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