Vegetarian Flautas de Pollo

Reimagine a Mexican favorite with these irresistible Vegetarian Flautas de Pollo, a delightful plant-based take on a classic dish. Using tender, shredded young green jackfruit as the star ingredient, these crispy flautas replicate the savory texture of chicken while being completely meat-free. Seasoned with bold spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder, the jackfruit filling is wrapped in warm corn tortillas and pan-fried to golden perfection. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch paired with creamy avocado, zesty lime, and a dollop of tangy sour cream. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is quick, easy, and sure to impress vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Serve with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Canned young green jackfruit
• 1 medium, diced Onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 12 small Corn tortillas
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 small, sliced Avocado
• 0.5 cup, chopped Cilantro
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 juiced Lime

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit. Cut off the core portions and shred the jackfruit into smaller pieces using your hands or a fork to resemble shredded chicken.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the shredded jackfruit, ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit is well coated with the spices and slightly crispy.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) to keep the flautas warm after cooking.

Step 6

To assemble the flautas, place about 2 tablespoons of the jackfruit mixture onto each tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla around the filling.

Step 7

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully place a few rolled tortillas seam-side down in the skillet.

Step 8

Cook each flauta for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to turn them gently.

Step 9

Transfer the cooked flautas to a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven to keep warm while you cook the remaining flautas.

Step 10

Serve the flautas with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1286.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1962.0

Total Fat 116.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 36.5g
Cholesterol 57.5mg	0%
Sodium 1403.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.6g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 31.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 554.6mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 3289.2mg	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: 51.4%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 42.5%