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Spiced Jackfruit & Mango-Avocado Vegan Tacos

Bold jerk-spiced jackfruit served in warm tortillas with a sweet mango-avocado salsa for a vibrant plant-based taco night.

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, then pull apart the pieces with your fingers until they resemble shredded meat. Discard any tough cores.

Step 4: Cook the jackfruit filling

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

Step 5: Simmer jackfruit with sauce

Add the shredded jackfruit, coconut sugar (or agave), tomato paste, tamari, and lime juice to the skillet. Stir well. Pour in ½ cup (120ml) water, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until 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 (20 oz) cans of jackfruit in brine or water
  • 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 coconut sugar or agave nectar
  • 2 tbsp of tomato paste
  • ¼ cup 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

Nutritional Info
per serving

Calories:
380kcal
Protein:
12g
Carbs:
55g
Fat:
9g