Vegan Chili-Lime Jackfruit Tacos

Simmered in a zesty chili-lime sauce, these Mexican-inspired jackfruit tacos have the consistency of pulled pork, but are completely vegan.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 183 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 2 (20 ounce) cans young green jackfruit packed in water, drained
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 cup orange juice
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix jackfruit with garlic, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, and salt in a large bowl, using your hands to shred the jackfruit while mixing until it has a pulled pork consistency.

Step 2

Add orange juice, lime juice, chipotle pepper, maple syrup, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; mix together well. Let simmer, stirring occasionally and breaking down the jackfruit more if necessary, for 25 minutes. Drain if there is an excess of liquid during the cooking process; you want all of the liquid cooked down. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 3

Serve on warm corn tortillas.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add shallot and saute until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add seasoned jackfruit and let cook together, 4 to 5 minutes; it's okay if the jackfruit starts sticking to the pan. Pour in water and stir, making sure you get any yummy pieces that may be sticking to the bottom of the pan.