Jackfruit, a tropical fruit with a dense, meatlike texture, absorbs the flavor of spices and sauces well. In these jackfruit carnitas tacos, the meat substitute is simmered in a spicy sauce and shredded for a nearly authentic vegan carnitas.
2 can Green jackfruit in brine, rinsed and coarsely shredded
1 cup Chopped white onion
0.5 cup Water
0.25 cup Orange juice
1 tablespoon Minced chipotle in adobo sauce
4 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1 tablespoon Light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Ground coriander
0.25 cup Lime juice plus 2 tablespoons, divided
0.25 teaspoon Kosher Salt Plus 1/8 Teaspoon, Divided
3 tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided
4 cup Thinly sliced green cabbage
Nutrition value
183
calories per serving
12 g Fat7 g Protein11 g Carbs7 g FiberOther
Current Totals
12 g Fat
7 g Protein
11 g Carbs
7 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
11 g
Protein
7 g
Fiber
7 g
Fats
Fat
12 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
285 mg
Iron
6 mg
Vitamin A
461 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
1 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
129 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
90 mg
Vitamin E
2 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
105 mg
Manganese
2 mg
Phosphorus
110 mg
Selenium
6 mcg
Zinc
1 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment