Tacos de Jamaica (Vegan Hibiscus Tacos)

These delicious Mexican vegan tacos (tacos de jamaica) are made with hibiscus flowers and served with pineapple, cilantro, and salsa verde.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 17 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 101 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
• 2 limes, cut into wedges
• 10 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
• 2 serrano peppers
• 18 corn tortillas
• 8 ounces dried hibiscus flowers
• 2 slices fresh pineapple, chopped
• 0.25 onion, chopped
• 0.5 bunch cilantro, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse hibiscus very well to make sure all dust is removed. Place clean hibiscus in a pot over medium heat, cover with water, and boil for 10 minutes. Remove hibiscus from heat and allow to steep for at least 2 hours, until hibiscus is very soft. Drain well.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook 1 onion and 2 cloves garlic until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in drained hibiscus and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until hibiscus turns a deep red color.

Step 3

Combine tomatillos, avocado, 1/4 onion, serrano peppers, 1 clove garlic, and 2 tablespoons cilantro; blend until smooth. Season salsa verde with salt.

Step 4

Warm corn tortillas in a skillet. Divide hibiscus mixture amongst tortillas and top with pineapple, onion, and cilantro. Serve with salsa verde and lime.