These vegan jackfruit tacos are not only easy to make but they are absolutely delicious! Paired with refried beans, its an all in one meal!
We love tacos, especially easy ones that come together in less than 30 minutes! These jackfruit based tacos cannot be simpler!
Like burritos, tacos are great family meals. They’re so easy to make, and everyone can dress them up with their own toppings! Since figuring out the best way to prepare jackfruit, it’s been added to our taco filling rotation.
Ingredients
The simple ingredients you need to make jackfruit tacos are:
- Red onion
- Jackfruit
- Taco seasoning
- Roasted salsa
- Sea salt
How to Make Vegan Jackfruit Tacos
Once you have the process down, you’ll want to make these tacos on a weekly basis! Here are the simple steps:
- Sauté the onion and jackfruit.
- Add the taco seasoning and cook until browned and crisp on the edges.
- Add the salsa and mix until reduced and almost sticky like.
- Remove from heat, and fill tacos.
- Serve with all of your favorite toppings!
Serving suggestions
The best thing about tacos is that they’re so versatile! Serve them alone or even with vegan stuffed jalapeños as an appetizer. Set up a topping bar and have everyone make their own. For a proper taco feast, try serving with some of the following:
- Tortillas
- Refried beans or pinto beans
- Cabbage
- Guacamole or avocado
- Jalapeño
- Lime
- Cilantro
- Cotija or feta cheese
- Vegan queso fresco
- Sliced green onions
- Red or Green Salsa
- Sour cream
- Grilled Pineapple
Tips and tricks
When making these vegan tacos, these suggestions will come in handy:
- Use broth to sauté in order to keep this recipe oil free.
- The salt will depend on how much salt your taco seasoning and salsa has. You may want to wait and add it at the end.
- Use about 40 ounces of jackfruit, but if you are using 14 ounce cans you can use 3 cans and be about the same.
- You can also sub the jackfruit with shredded mushrooms. Portobello or king oyster work best. Use 2 pounds.
- Find gluten-free tortillas if needed.
- Make the jackfruit filling ahead of time, or store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet for best texture results.
Common Questions
Jackfruit has a sweet flavor, and when prepared in certain ways it can taste like pulled pork. It’s a good meat substitute for its texture, fibrous and meaty. While it’s not as high in protein as other common meat substitutes, it is still nutritious and full of fiber.
Jackfruit tacos are tacos that are made with jackfruit instead of meat. This plant based recipe is made by seasoning jackfruit with taco seasoning and sautéing with salsa until nice and sticky. Then, the taco filling is added to tortillas and paired with the best taco toppings.
Jackfruit meat is fibrous and resembles pulled pork.
More Vegan Taco Recipes
If you have enough taco recipes, you can eat them EVERY day! OK, maybe not every day, but often. Here are some more plant based tacos that you will love:
- Vegan Birria Tacos
- Healthy Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos
- Crispy Potato Tacos
- Lentil Walnut Tacos
- Crispy Baked Buffalo Tacos
- Roasted Veggie Tacos
The Best Vegan Jackfruit Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chopped red onion
- Drizzle of your favorite oil to sauté , or broth if oil free
- 40 ounces jackfruit , about two 20 ounce cans (see note)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¼ – 1 teaspoon sea salt , see note
- 1 cup roasted salsa , homemade or store bought
To serve (optional):
- Tortillas , gluten-free if needed
- Refried beans , homemade or store bought
- Cabbage
- Guacamole or avocado
- Jalapeno
- Lime
- Cilantro
- Cotija or feta cheese
- Sliced green onions
- Salsa
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Sauté onion and oil, or broth if oil free, until onion is soft. About 5 minutes.
- Add the jackfruit, taco seasoning and salt (if using) and saute over medium high heat until browned and crisp on the edges. This takes between 10-15 minutes depending on your stove. You want it crisp to get the right texture. If you stop early it will be soft and mushy.
- Add the salsa and mix until reduced and almost sticky like.
- Remove from heat, and serve with all of your favorite toppings! I highly recommend the refried beans and veggies for an all in one meal.
Notes
- You can also sub the jackfruit with shredded mushrooms. Portobello or king oyster work best. Use 2 pounds.
- Use about 40 ounces of jackfruit, but if you are using 14 ounce cans you can use 3 cans and be about the same.
- The salt will depend on how much salt your taco seasoning and salsa has. You may want to wait and add it at the end.
- Nutrition facts are for the filling only.
Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.
Nutrition
Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.
Sarah says
These were so good! Classic taco flavor, and the perfect texture! Topped ours with guac, cilantro, and some vegan feta. So yum!