Jackfruit Meatballs Tacos Recipes

JACKFRUIT TACOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook onions in 2 tablespoons oil over medium-low heat until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until liquid evaporates and mushrooms are tender, 8-10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a blender, process chipotle peppers and next 6 ingredients with 4 tablespoons of water until smooth. Add jackfruit and sauce to onion mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce darkens in color and starts to caramelize onto jackfruit, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in pumpkin seeds and nutritional yeast. Cook 10 minutes. Serve jackfruit mixture in tortillas; add toppings as desired.

JACKFRUIT MEATBALLS TACOS

Steps:

• For the jackfruit: Combine all the ingredients (jackfruit + water + spices) in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. about 6 minutes. Cook for another 6 to 7 minutes. Total 14 minutes.
• Cool slightly, drain and keep aside.
• For the Veggie Balls: Meanwhile, dry roast 1 cup of chickpea flour in a large skillet over medium low heat. Stir every 2 minutes. about 7 to 8 minutes. or dry roast over medium heat and stir every 30 seconds to avoid burning. 4 to 5 minutes. The flour should start to smell nutty and change color slightly. Keep aside.
• Using a fork or a food processor shred the boiled and drained jackfruit. Add the spices, ginger, garlic, oil and mix well. Add 3/4 cup chickpea flour and mix well. Add a tbsp flour at a time until the mixture starts to come together, not too sticky, but also not dry. Oil your hands and Shape the mixture by pressing lightly into 1 inch balls.
• To pan fry, add 1 to 2 tsp oil in a skillet and heat over medium high heat. When hot, add the jackfruit balls and pan fry for 1-2 minutes on all sides. (total 6 to 7 minutes).
• To Bake: Preheat the oven to 410 degrees F / 210ºc. Place the shaped balls on parchment lined baking sheet. Brush oil on top. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes.
• I like these balls pan-fried. Serve with marinara and vegan mozzarella in sub sandwich or tacos or over pasta.

JACKFRUIT VEGAN TACOS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add jackfruit; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon water and taco seasoning; stir until well combined, about 1 minute. Add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time as needed.
• Place a small amount of jackfruit in each taco shell; add 2 tablespoons salsa.

JACKFRUIT TACOS

Steps:

• In a large saute pan heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat.
• Add the jackfruit, garlic and onion. Use the back of a wooden spoon to break apart the jackfruit.
• Cook, stirring constantly until the onions start to break down, about 5 minutes.
• Next add the chili powder, cumin and cayenne. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir to coat and add 1/2 cup of water to the pan. Cover and allow to cook for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally being sure to break up the jackfruit.
• Season with salt and pepper. To serve, build tacos by filling tortillas with jackfruit and top with your favorite garnishes.

JACKFRUIT TACOS

Steps:

• If the jackfruit is not already shredded, use a knife to roughly chop, or pulse a few times in a food processor.
• Add the olive oil to a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the jackfruit, chili powder and garlic salt and let cook 3 minutes. Stir in the salsa, then season with salt and pepper and turn the heat to low. Let cook for an additional 3 minutes. Serve on tortillas or taco shells with desired toppings.