Instant Pot Easy to Make Vegan Jackfruit Tacos | Jackfruit Recipes

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Hello Foodies,

Jackfruit is a great meat substitute, packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and they’re also so healthy. These vegan tacos are made with some of my favorite ingredients, like jackfruit, avocado, and tortillas.

I prefer to cook jackfruit in my Instant Pot, but you can use a regular pot or use an Indian pressure cooker too. I have used fresh green jackfruit, cut at home, and used. But if you could not find a fresh one, then just buy the canned raw jackfruit. They take just 25 minutes to whip up for a perfect weeknight meal. So delicious even meat-eaters will be surprised with this jackfruit recipe that is packed with flavor and will love this!

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We(my hubby and I) love jackfruit(ripe & unripe) and never tire of them and am always looking for ways to add this superfood to our diet. I always use avocado to make most of my Mexican recipes because we love it and it’s a great source of healthy fat. Cubed avocado is great, but as we like guacamole I used it instead of vegan cream.

These tacos can be made gluten-free. Just use corn tortillas instead of the wheat flour ones. They will taste almost the same and you’ll enjoy a completely gluten-free and delicious meal!

You'll love these Vegan Tacos because it's:

Decadent & Delicious
Vegan / Vegetarian
Fiber and protein-rich
Lower in Calories and Fat
Full of nutrition and flavor
Kids-friendly
Perfect for topping salad, sandwiches, and more!

Ingredients:

To Cook Jackfruit in the Instant Pot:

Green/Unripe Jackfruit 2 lbs, Chopped
Salt 2 Tsp
Turmeric 2 Tsp
Green Chilies 5-6
Water as needed

To Make the jackfruit Tacos:

7 Oz Green Jackfruit, Cooked and shredded
2 Tsp Vegetable oil
1 Onion, chopped
4 Cloves Garlic, minced/finely chopped
1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
1 Tsp Cumin Powder
1 Tsp Oregano, dried
1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
Salt to taste

To Assemble/Serving the Tacos:

6 Corn or wheat flour Tortillas / Taco shells, hard or soft (gluten-free if preferred)
Guacamole/Mashed Avocado
½ Avocado, sliced
1 Jalapeno, wedges
A handful of Cherry Tomatoes
lime wedges

Instructions:

To Cook Jackfruit in the Instant Pot:

Transfer the jackfruit pieces into the insert of the instant pot.
Now add salt 1 tsp, turmeric 1 tsp, green chilies, and pour water.
Give everything a quick stir and close the lid of the instant pot.
Place the vent in the sealing position.
Cook on Manual Mode(Hi) for 4 minutes.
Quick-release the pressure and once the pin drops down open the lid.
Drain the water and remove the jackfruit from the pot.
Using a fork, mash the jackfruit.
Here perfectly cooked, tender, juicy, and crispy jackfruit is ready to make taco filling.

To Make the Jackfruit Taco Filling:

Heat the oil in a large skillet/pan over medium-high flame.
When hot, add the onions and garlic and sauté for about 4-5 minutes or until the onions have softened and begun to brown.
Now, add tomato paste, cumin powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, to the pot and mix all well.
Add cooked and shredded jackfruit to the pan and mix well.
Reduce the flame and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
If you find it a bit wet, just cook a little longer.

To Assemble the Jackfruit Tacos:

Warm the tortilla/taco shells(If using store-bought then warm them according to the package directions).
When warmed, arrange them in a taco holder.
Now, spread 2 tbsp of guacamole/mashed avocado over the tortilla or add a scoop to the taco shell.
Now top it with a generous amount of the prepared jackfruit filling.
And top with avocado slices, cherry tomato, lime wedges, and lettuce.
Or you can top with whatever your favorite taco toppings are!
I also love a squeeze of hot sauce.
Here, vegan, healthy, and delightful jackfruit tacos are ready to serve. Enjoy!!!

Dietary Comment:

The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Per serving contains 124 calories, 23.6 g carbohydrates, 7.5 g dietary fiber, 4.3 g fats, and 5.2 g protein.
Portion size can always be increased or decreased depending on your health goals and activity level.
(Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used.)

Pro tips to Make Vegan Tacos:

Use 2 cups or 200 g of canned jackfruit if you don’t find fresh jackfruit.
I like to cook jackfruit in my Instant Pot, but you can use a regular pot or Indian pressure cooker.
Herbs like parsley or even lettuce are good options to substitute cilantro.
Make your tacos as spicy as you want.

Can you freeze vegan tacos?

Yes, you can. To freeze the tacos, I’d recommend freezing the jackfruit filling and the tortillas separately.

Here are some more Mexican recipes to try:

Good Time To Eat:

It is good to eat Jackfruit Tacos for lunch, or dinner.

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