Vegan Carnitas Tacos

Satisfy your cravings for bold and zesty flavors with these irresistible Vegan Carnitas Tacos! Made with tender young green jackfruit, this plant-based twist on the classic carnitas is perfectly seasoned with smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and tangy lime juice to capture the authentic essence of Mexican street tacos. Simmered to perfection in a savory blend of spices and vegetable broth, the jackfruit develops a meaty texture that’s lightly caramelized for an extra touch of richness. Piled high on warm corn tortillas and topped with vibrant red onion, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, and your favorite salsa, these tacos make a quick and easy meal that’s ready in just 45 minutes. Perfect for taco nights, this recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and sure to impress even the most skeptical meat-lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 14-ounce cans Young green jackfruit (canned, in water or brine)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 lime Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 Corn tortillas
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 small Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large Avocado, sliced
• 0.5 cup Salsa

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the jackfruit, then remove the core and shred the pieces with your fingers or a fork. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and chili powder. Cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the shredded jackfruit to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the spices and onions.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and soy sauce. Stir in the lime juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Cover the skillet and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let the jackfruit absorb all the flavors and liquid.

Step 7

After 20 minutes, uncover the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing any remaining liquid to evaporate and the jackfruit to slightly caramelize.

Step 8

Warm the corn tortillas by briefly heating them on a dry skillet over medium heat or in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel.

Step 9

Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of the jackfruit carnitas on each tortilla.

Step 10

Top with chopped cilantro, sliced red onion, avocado, and a spoonful of salsa.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy these delicious vegan carnitas tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1379.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1742.7

Total Fat 73.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5277.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.6g
Protein 41.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 450.8mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 3169.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 54.8%