I’m all about serving Tofu Tacos and Vegan Fish Tacos on Taco Tuesday, but these Jackfruit Tacos are really hard to pass up. Each one is filled with perfectly seasoned shredded jackfruit and topped with an easy avocado sauce. You’ll get creamy, tangy, smoky, and spicy flavors in every mouth-watering bite. Young jackfruit takes on flavor like a pro, making it the perfect vegan-friendly substitute for pulled pork or carnitas (just check out my Jackfruit Carnitas). In this vegan jackfruit tacos recipe, the filling is seasoned with smoky seasonings, chipotle peppers in adobo, soy sauce, and agave syrup. This wide variety gives the jackfruit a blend of balanced and bold flavors that are completely addicting. The best part is that jackfruit is easy to season and cook, and is always loved by all! It’s low maintenance compared to other taco fillings, like chipotle sofritas or vegan taco meat.
Ingredient needed (with substitutions)
Jackfruit – Make sure to buy canned young jackfruit in water or brine. It has almost the exact same texture as real pulled pork and doesn’t have a strong flavor. OnionVegetable brothTomato pasteSoy sauce – Or tamari or coconut aminos.Chipotle peppers in adobo – These sweet, tangy, and smoky peppers pack a bit of heat but nothing most people can’t handle. They’re what give the jackfruit tacos their signature flavor! You can usually find canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in most major grocery stores or Mexican markets but if you can’t find them, replace the heat with more chili powder, a diced jalapeno, or smoked paprika.GarlicChili powderCuminAgave syrup – Granulated sugar can also be used. The sweetness is important for balance here, so try not to leave it out.Avocado sauce – This really simple avocado sauce is easy to make in a food processor or blender using avocado, cilantro, lime, vegan mayo (or yogurt), and salt.Tortillas – You can use corn, flour, or crunchy tortillas.
How to make jackfruit tacos
Add the drained and rinsed jackfruit to a skillet with oil. Heat over medium heat, then add the onion. Once it’s soft, you can add the broth and bring it up to a boil. Top it with a lid and let the mixture simmer. Take off the lid and shred the jackfruit with a potato masher or two forks. Next, add the rest of the ingredients and stir. Keep cooking until everything has come together and the jackfruit is smoky, warm, and fragrant. Once the jackfruit taco filling is ready, you can move on to the creamy avocado sauce.
How to make avocado cream sauce
To make the avocado cream sauce, add all of the sauce ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Either use the smooth avocado sauce right away on the jackfruit tacos or store it in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. It’s good on buddha bowls, cauliflower fajitas, Mexican rice and beans and more.
Serving suggestions
Taco night only gets better with plenty of topping options and side dishes. Put any of these taco toppings in small bowls and let your family or guests serve themselves:
Shredded lettuceShredded vegan cheeseSalsaPickled red onionsDiced tomatoesAvocadoLime juiceVegan sour creamCilantro
Don’t forget the sides! Serve the tacos next to nachos, rice and beans, corn and avocado salad, classic vegan coleslaw and jalapeno poppers.
Frequently asked questions
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