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Spiced Jackfruit & Mango-Avocado Vegan Tacos

Tender young jackfruit simmered in a bold, spicy Caribbean jerk sauce and served in warm corn tortillas. Topped with a cooling fresh mango-avocado salsa, these tacos are a vibrant collision of sweet and heat.

Preparation:  30 mins
Servings:  6

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the mango-avocado salsa

In a medium bowl, combine peeled diced mango, diced avocado, red onion, cucumber, orange juice and lime juice. Stir in chopped cilantro and season to taste with salt. Set aside.

Step 2: Mix the jerk seasoning

In a small bowl, whisk together onion powder, paprika, black pepper, dried thyme, allspice, cumin, cayenne pepper and cinnamon until evenly blended.

Step 3: Prepare and shred the jackfruit

Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit thoroughly. Cut off the tough core portions if they are too hard, then use your fingers or a fork to shred the fleshy parts until they resemble pulled pork.

Step 4: Cook the jackfruit filling

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced scallions and cook for 1–2 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and minced chili pepper (if using). Cook for another minute, then add the jerk seasoning blend and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5: Simmer jackfruit with sauce

Add the shredded jackfruit, coconut sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, and lime juice to the skillet. Stir well to coat. Pour in the ½ cup of water, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the jackfruit is tender and flavorful.

Step 6: Warm tortillas & assemble

Warm the tortillas according to package instructions or char on a skillet. Divide the jackfruit filling among the tortillas, top each with the mango-avocado salsa, and garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peeled and diced mango (about 2 medium)
  • 1 large avocado (diced)
  • ¾ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup diced cucumber
  • 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 cans (565g each) young green jackfruit in brine (drained)
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • 6 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1½-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 habanero or jalapeño pepper, minced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp of coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 2 tbsp of tomato paste
  • ¼ cup of soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 12 corn tortillas, warmed or charred
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp ground allspice
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup of water
  • Salt to taste

Nutritional Info
per serving

Calories:
360kcal
Protein:
7g
Carbs:
55g
Fat:
12g