Say hello to these SPICY Jackfruit Tacos that come together in less than 45 minutes in 1 pan! Huzzah!
Origins of Tacos
Who exactly invented the taco? It’s still a bit of a mystery! But a professor who has spent much time researching the topic theorizes that tacos were invented by Mexican silver miners in the 18th century. (source) Tacos became popular throughout Mexico and were introduced to the US by Mexican immigrants in the 19th century. These jackfruit tacos are not traditional but are inspired by the concept of serving flavorful ingredients in a corn tortilla!
How to Make Jackfruit Tacos
The base for these tacos is jackfruit, which is rinsed, sorted, and chopped. The flavor comes in waves from onion, garlic, lime, chipotle peppers in adobo, and smoky spices. The key to this recipe is infusing tons of flavor, adding enough moisture on the front end so the jackfruit “marinates” while cooking, and then turning up the heat near the end so you get a bit of a caramelized effect. Major swoon! Once it’s cooked, it’s time to dig. We went with corn tortillas, refried black beans, pepitas, cilantro, cabbage, and hot sauce. We hope you LOVE this dish! It’s: SpicySmokyFlavorfulComfortingEasy to make& SO delicious! While we enjoyed the jackfruit as taco filling, it would also work well with things like Vegan Nachos, Burritos, Taco Salads, and more! If you’re into this recipe, be sure to check out our Vegan Barbacoa, Black Bean Sweet Potato Enchiladas, and these 14 Mexican-Inspired vegan recipes! If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
