10 Canned Jackfruit Vegan Recipes To Get You Hooked On Mexican Food
Jackfruit is one of those ingredients that always seems to be in season. No matter when you head to the store, there always seem to be ripe jackfruits waiting to be eaten. And, since they’re so large, one jackfruit can often yield multiple meals.
If you’re looking for some new and interesting ways to cook with jackfruit, then check out these five vegan recipes. From jackfruit tacos to a hearty jackfruit chili, these recipes will definitely satisfy your craving for something delicious.
How to cook jackfruit for best Mexican flavour
The recipe
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cans jackfruit, drained and rinsed
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6-8 soft taco shells
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute longer. Stir in the jackfruit, vegetable broth and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer and cook until the jackfruit is very tender and falling apart, about 30 minutes.
Alternative seasoning ideas
You can use your own species to season the jackfruit, use the recipe above or the recipe outlined below. Whichever way you choose to cook it, seasoning is the key.
Add the jackfruit to one of the ideas below and serve with salad, salsa, guacamole, and vegan sour cream for a very tasty meal.
1. Jackfruit Tacos
These tacos are the perfect blend of sweet and savory. The jackfruit is cooked in a smoker until it’s nice and tender, and then it’s topped with a homemade salsa verde.
2. Jackfruit Chili
This chili is hearty and filling, and it’s packed with tons of flavor. The jackfruit simmers in the chili until it’s nice and tender, and then it’s topped with some fresh cilantro.
3. Jackfruit Enchiladas
These enchiladas are a fun twist on traditional enchiladas. The jackfruit is cooked in a spicy tomato sauce, and then it’s rolled up in a soft tortilla.
4. Jackfruit Curry
This curry is a wonderfully fragrant and flavorful dish. The jackfruit is simmered in a coconut milk curry sauce until it’s nice and tender.
5. Jackfruit Upside Down Cake
This cake is a fun and unique way to use jackfruit. The jackfruit is cooked in a brown sugar and cinnamon syrup, and then it’s baked into a moist and flavorful cake.
6. Jackfruit Burritos
These burritos are filled with a flavorful jackfruit filling. The jackfruit is cooked in a spices and then it’s rolled up in a soft tortilla.
7. Jackfruit Nachos
These nachos are a fun and easy way to use jackfruit. The jackfruit is cooked in a spices and then it’s piled high on a bed of chips.
8. Jackfruit Quesadillas
These quesadillas are filled with a delicious jackfruit filling. The jackfruit is cooked in a spices and then it’s melted between two tortillas.
9. Jackfruit Sliders
These sliders are the perfect bite-sized treat. The jackfruit is cooked in a smoker and then it’s topped with a flavorful sauce.
10. Jackfruit Rice Bowl
This rice bowl is a filling and satisfying meal. The jackfruit is simmered in a curry sauce and then it’s served over a bed of rice.
We can’t get better tasting food than this, so I highly recommend you try some of the ideas above and tailor them to your own needs. Just remember to keep it whole foods plant based vegan and make everything yourself from scratch.
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