Jackfruit Tacos with Slaw Recipe
Tender, smoky jackfruit piled into warm tortillas and topped with a crisp, zesty slaw. Bold flavors, easy to make, and 100% vegan.
Ingredients
For the Jackfruit Filling:
- 1 can 20 oz young jackfruit, drained and shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
For the Slaw:
- 2 cups cabbage shredded
- ½ cup carrots julienned
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For Serving:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 avocado sliced
Instructions
Sauté the Jackfruit
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
Season and Simmer
- Stir in garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Add shredded jackfruit, tomato paste, and broth.
- Simmer for 10 minutes until tender.
Prepare the Slaw
- Combine cabbage, carrots, and red onion in a bowl.
- Add lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Toss well and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Assemble the Tacos
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- Fill each tortilla with jackfruit mixture.
- Top with slaw, avocado, and cilantro.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Squeeze extra lime on top and devour immediately!
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 30%
- Iron: 15%
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Folate: 12%
- Potassium: 10%
Tips for the Best Jackfruit Tacos
- Use canned young jackfruit, not the sweet kind!
- For extra flavor, let the jackfruit sit in the spices for 30 minutes.
- Add a spicy kick with jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Store leftovers separately and reheat in a skillet for freshness.