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Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tacos

A delicious and hearty vegan dish, my Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tacos will satisfy even the biggest meat eaters. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwest
Servings: 4 (makes 8 tacos)
Calories: 319kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 canned chipotle in adobo, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the can)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced fire roasted tomatoes
  • ¾ cup vegetable stock or water
  • 2 cans (14 oz each) jackfruit in water, drained and rinsed
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • Mango Salsa
  • Optional toppings: vegan sour cream or yogurt, cilantro leaves, and lime wedges

Instructions

  • Stir the onion, garlic, bay leaf, chipotle, adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, tomatoes and vegetables stock together in the bowl of a slow cooker. Add the jackfruit and stir to coat.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Then, shred the jackfruit with two forks and stir it together with the sauce.
  • Transfer the jackfruit to a baking sheet and place it under the broiler for 5 minutes until it gets lightly charred and crispy.
  • Serve the jackfruit on tortillas and top with Mango Avocado Salsa, sour cream or yogurt, and cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

You can find jackfruit in Asian markets and specialty grocery stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. Some traditional grocery stores carry it as well. You can also buy jackfruit online.
You can use this slow cooker jackfruit in a wide variety of dishes besides tacos. Use it to make delicious enchiladas or burritos. You can also use it to make quesadillas or pulled pork jackfruit sandwiches. It's also delicious on top of a salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 3.7mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1.8mg