Vegetarian Carne Frita

Experience the bold, savory flavors of Puerto Rico with this Vegetarian Carne Frita, a plant-based twist on the classic dish. This recipe swaps traditional meat for young green jackfruit, expertly seasoned with sazon, cumin, oregano, and paprika to deliver an authentic punch of Caribbean spice. Simmered in vegetable broth until tender and finished with fresh cilantro and a splash of lime juice, this dish offers an irresistible blend of tangy, smoky, and earthy notes. Perfect for vegetarians and vegans, it’s a simple yet vibrant meal ready in under an hour. Serve it with rice, beans, and crispy tostones for the ultimate comforting dinner that’s packed with flavor and plant-based goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans Canned young green jackfruit
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons Sazon seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 1 medium Lime

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit. Use your hands or a fork to shred the jackfruit slightly, leaving some chunky pieces.

Step 2

Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes until they are translucent.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the onions and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the shredded jackfruit and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Sprinkle the sazon seasoning, ground cumin, ground oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the jackfruit. Stir well to coat the jackfruit evenly with the spices.

Step 8

Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the jackfruit to tenderize.

Step 9

While the jackfruit simmers, finely chop the cilantro and juice the lime.

Step 10

Once the jackfruit is cooked, remove it from heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 12

Serve your vegetarian carne frita hot with rice, beans, and tostones, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1374.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	821.4

Total Fat 46.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3795.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 23.2g
Protein 13.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 362.9mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 4588.8mg	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: 49.2%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 44.6%