Easy Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos [+VIDEO]
Easy vegan carnitas tacos made using jackfruit! The perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family!
Servings 6 tacos
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (I used olive oil)
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- ½ white onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 20 oz. cans of jackfruit in brine or water seeds removed, drained, rinsed and squeezed with a clean dish cloth
- black pepper to taste
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp lime juice
- tortillas for serving
- roughly chopped cilantro for garnish
- diced tomato for topping (optional)
- diced red onion for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°
- In a large pan heat about 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Once heated, add the diced onions and minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes. Season with a little salt and pepper to taste.2 tbsp neutral oil, 2 tsp minced garlic, ½ white onion
- Add jackfruit to the pan and combine together with the onions and garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes.2 20 oz. cans of jackfruit in brine or water
- Add all seasonings, brown sugar, vegetable broth and lime juice. Stir together and bring to a boil.black pepper, 3 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 2 bay leaves, ½ tsp sea salt, 2 tbsp brown sugar, ½ tsp chili flakes, 1½ cups vegetable broth, 1 tbsp + 1 tsp lime juice
- Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid. Let sit for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While simmering, prepare a baking pan for the oven by lining it with parchment paper.
- Once the liquid has evaporated from the pan, evenly spread the jackfruit mixture over the pan (remove the bay leaves), then transfer to the oven for 25 minutes.
- While the jackfruit is cooking, you can begin preparing your favorite taco toppings (chopped cilantro, diced tomato, red onions...etc.) and warming your tortillas.tortillas for serving, roughly chopped cilantro, diced tomato, diced red onion
- After 25 minutes, remove the jackfruit from the oven and build your tacos.
- Enjoy!