Cuisiniers — Jack Fruit Taco

Recipe Ingredients

  • 14 ounces jackfruit, canned in syrup, drained
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1½ fresh yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 fresh jalapeño chile pepper
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
  • ½ teaspoons ground paprika
  • ½ cups orange juice, chilled
  • ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 ounce Diablo hot sauce
  • 12 6" corn tortillas

Cooking Instructions

Yields: 6 Servings | Serving Size: 215.88 grams

12 (6-in.) corn tortillas Toppings: diced mango, diced avocado, sliced radishes, fresh cilantro leaves, shredded green papaya

Rinse jackfruit under cold running water; drain and pat dry with paper towels.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic; cook, stirring often, until tender and beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Add jackfruit, and stir to break up fruit. Sprinkle with cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in orange juice, vegetable stock, and hot sauce, cook, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes.

Divide mixture among 6 tortillas. Add desired toppings to tacos, and serve with lime wedges.

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Nutritional Data

Calories: 277.52
Fat: 9.40 g
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 49.88 mg
Carbohydrates: 45.59 g
Fiber: 3.83 g
Sugars: 3.85 g
Protein: 3.07 g