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Easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos

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Spiced with red paprika, garlic, onion, chili, salt, and oregano, these Easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos are perfect for taco nights or meatless Mondays. 

Three, easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos served in a red plate with some cilantro served along.
Easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos

These Spicy Jackfruit Tacos are Vegan, Gluten-Free, and dairy-free. If you add sauce the dietary suggestions would change depending on the type used.

These tacos are not only a good replacement for beef or pork tacos but are also super easy to make. All you do is season the jackfruit with spices, and cook until done. Add it to the tacos and serve. Adding fresh veggies or dips is your choice.

Using Frozen Green Jackfruit for tacos

I love jackfruit but unfortunately do not get it fresh here and cleaning jackfruit is not easy. So I buy the frozen jackfruit. I do not like the tin version as it has some brine taste to it. So I get this frozen green or ripe jackfruit whichever I like to eat.

Three, easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos served in a red plate with some cilantro served along. Seen in the background is some jackfruit.
Easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos

I had this in my freezer and when Camilla from Culinary Cam asked us to make a recipe for tacos I thought to make this Vegan Easy Spicy Jackfruit Taco. 

Healthy Moong Sprouts Taco

I do make my tacos healthy by using my moong sprouts and chaat filling, something like this in this Baked Bread Katori Chaat. I soak the moong beans sprout it and then use it as a filling for tacos. Top it up with yogurt, green coriander chutney, and tamarind chutney and you have one yummy appetizer ready. Unfortunately, I have not shared the recipe, but will share it soon.

Earlier I used even to cook the taco shells. I used to fry them, and now I need to bake them, but at times the easy option for me was to buy them.

I have never tasted jackfruit tacos but I have heard about it a lot. So I was not sure of the taste. I thought to give it a go as I know how spicy jackfruit will taste like. And yes, it worked. To my surprise, even hubby ate it and we had a nice quick lunch for us. 

Sauce for Jackfruit

The sauce is completely optional, but I wanted to add some. I wanted to make avocado sauce but unfortunately, my avocado turned out bad. So was looking for something different and then made another new recipe. Yes, I made a cottage cheese sauce with red peppers that perfectly complemented the jackfruit tacos. 

Non-vegan cottage cheese and pepper sauce

The cottage cheese sauce here is not vegan and if you want a vegan sauce, try this Avocado Basil dip instead or simply skip the sauce it is good without it too.

Three, easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos served in a red plate with some cilantro served along. Seen in the background are few lemon slices.
Easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos

Ingredients used

Raw Green Jackfruit

I have used frozen raw green jackfruit. One can use the tin or fresh too.

Spices

I have used red chili powder, smoked paprika powder, garlic granules, onion granules, oregano, and salt. 

Where can you buy Jackfruit?

Jackfruit is available in tin in most of the grocery shops or it is easily available in Asian shops in tin or frozen form.

Three, easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos served in a red plate with some cilantro served along. Seen in the background is some jackfruit.
Easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos
Three, easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos served in a red plate with some cilantro served along.

Easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos

Spiced with red paprika, garlic, onion, chili, salt, and oregano, these Easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos are the best for taco nights or meatless Mondays.
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Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Renu Agrawal-Dongre

Ingredients

Spicy Jackfruit Filling

  • 2 cups Green Jackfruit
  • 1 teaspoon red paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili
  • ½ teaspoon garlic granules /powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion granules
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt
  • ¼ Cup water

Assembling

  • 2 tbsp Sauce of your choice, Optional
  • 1 small Tomato for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro for garnish
  • 6 Hard Taco shells I am using hard taco shells, one can use soft or hard

Instructions

Spicy Jackfruit Filling

  • In a bowl combine all the spices and keep them aside
    1 teaspoon red paprika powder, 1 teaspoon red chili, ½ teaspoon garlic granules, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, Salt, 1 teaspoon onion granules
  • Heat a pan.
  • Once hot add the green jackfruit.
    2 cups Green Jackfruit
  • Let it cook for a minute.
  • Now add the spices and mix.
  • Cook the jackfruit for 4-5 minutes mixing in between.
  • Slowly add water 1 tablespoon at a time as the masala might stick.
    ¼ Cup water
  • Cook the jackfruit until done.
  • Let this cool completely.

Assembling

  • Take a taco shell.
    6 Hard Taco shells
  • Add 3-4 tablespoons of Spicy Jackfruit taco mixture.
  • If adding sauce add it now.
    2 tbsp Sauce
  • Garnish with tomatoes and cilantro.
    1 small Tomato, 1 tbsp Cilantro
  • Serve.

Notes

  • Standard US Size cups and spoons used. 1 teaspoon = 5ml, 1 cup =15 ml.
  • Spices can be adjusted to taste.
 
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Nutrition Facts
Easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 92mg4%
Potassium 143mg4%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 311IU6%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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Sneha Datar

Thursday 3rd of October 2024

Love these vegan tacos.. delicious!

Amy's Cooking Adventures

Wednesday 2nd of October 2024

I've heard jackfruit can be a convincing meat substitute - the recipes sounds interesting!

FYI - there's a huge banner blocking half the screen that I'm unable to minimize - I think you have an ad gone rogue

Renu Agrawal Dongre

Thursday 3rd of October 2024

Thank you Amy. I did check the block, it is working, we can cancel it with the cross on top.

Mayuri Patel

Monday 30th of September 2024

Renu, I have tasted jackfruit filled tacos in the US at a fusion restaurant and they taste so good. Unfortunately, I cannot make them at home as I don't get jackfruit unless I buy the canned one. Like how you added cottage cheese to the sauce.

Renu Agrawal Dongre

Monday 30th of September 2024

I too buy the frozen or canned ones.

Karen @karenskitchenstories

Sunday 29th of September 2024

I just saw a fresh jackfruit at the store. It was HUGE!

Camilla Mann

Sunday 29th of September 2024

I have seen people using jackfruit as a meat substitute, but have never tried it myself. I will have to fix that soon. Thanks for joining me.