This is the second recipe in my jackfruit series. You can read the first recipe, BBQ Peach Jackfruit with Chipotle Avocado Slaw, here. I’ve been having so much fun working with this new “meat-like” texture! And, who doesn’t love tacos?! I’m a sucker for spicy sweet dishes. Bonus: I bought all of these ingredients for this dish at Trader Joe’s! Love that grocery store!
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Pineapple Jackfruit Tacos with Pineapple Lime Slaw
Spicy and sweet pineapple jackfruit tacos is an easy healthy vegan meal, and topped with a pineapple lime slaw adds a creamy sweet twist. All ingredients can be found at Trader Joe's.
Credit: My Real Dish
Tips: Before cooking the jackfruit you have to prepare it by draining, rinsing, and coring it. (1) Don’t open the can all the way. Instead, leave the can partially attached in order to drain out the brine, fill water into the can, empty the water, and then repeat the rinsing process again. (2) Cutting the core off of the jackfruit pieces is very similar to cutting the core off of a piece of pineapple. Look for the similar texture.
Ingredients
Pineapple Jackfruit Tacos
- 2 cans jackfruit
- 1- 20 oz can of pineapple
- 1/2 – 1 tablespoon taco seasoning depending on your spice preference (I used Trader Joe’s)
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (juice from 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Pineapple Lime Slaw
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from the can of pineapple)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (juice from 1 lime)
- 1/4 cup vegan mayo
- 1 tablespoon agave
- 9 oz bag cole slaw (I used Trader Joe’s Shredded Green and Red Cabbage with Orange Carrots)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- Corn tortillas
Directions
- Prepare the jackfruit. See tips above for draining, rinsing, and coring.
- Slice the red onion, and mince the garlic.
- Coat the jackfruit in taco seasoning in a bowl.
- Drain the pineapple juice into a separate measuring cup, keeping the juice for the slaw.
- Heat olive oil on medium high.
- Add red onion, garlic, and sautée 1 minute.
- Add the jackfruit to the pan and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add lime juice, pineapple, and agave syrup.
- Turn heat to low and cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the slaw.
- Coat the slaw mix with vegan mayo and mix in the remaining ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the jackfruit tacos on a corn tortilla with the slaw on top.
