How do I prepare the green jackfruit for these tacos?

Drain and rinse the canned green jackfruit, then cut off the tips and shred the pieces using a fork or your hands to create a pulled texture.

What spices are used to flavor the jackfruit filling?

The jackfruit filling is seasoned with a tablespoon of chili powder and a teaspoon of cumin, along with diced red onion, minced garlic, and low-salt diced tomatoes.

What are the main ingredients in the creamy garlic white sauce?

The garlic white sauce is made from cashews, minced garlic, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt, all blended until smooth.

What type of jackfruit is best for this recipe?

Use a 20-oz can of young green jackfruit packed in water or brine, as it has a neutral flavor and a texture ideal for shredding.

Can I prepare the jackfruit filling in advance?

Yes, you can prepare the jackfruit filling ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days, reheating gently before serving.

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Jackfruit Tacos With Garlic White Sauce
[Vegan]

NR By: Natalie Martin MS, RD and Lexie Staten MS, RD

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Close-up of two jackfruit tacos on corn tortillas, generously filled with seasoned shredded jackfruit and drizzled with creamy white garlic sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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Jackfruit Tacos With Garlic White Sauce [Vegan]

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A simple jackfruit taco filling with a flavorful garlicky white sauce. Jackfruit makes an awesome taco filling because it can really soak up flavor and offers a substantial texture. You can also make a tasty taco bowl by serving the filling and sauce over cooked whole grains and leafy greens.... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Jackfruit Tacos With Garlic White Sauce [Vegan]

For the Jackfruit Filling:

1 20-oz can green jackfruit packed in water or brine
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 garlic clove minced
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes low salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin

For the Garlic White Sauce:

1/4 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for at least 10 minutes
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup almond milk
1/8 teaspoon salt

For Serving:

8 6-inch tortilla shells
toppings of choice (sliced peppers, diced tomatoes, hot sauce, shredded cabbage)

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How to Prepare Jackfruit Tacos With Garlic White Sauce [Vegan]

For the Jackfruit Filling:

Drain and rinse jackfruit. Cut tips off of jackfruit pieces and shred using a fork or your hands (shred and use tips).
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute diced onion and minced garlic in 2 tablespoons water for 2 minutes.
Add shredded jackfruit and all remaining filling ingredients. Reduce heat to low, place lid on pan, and let simmer for 10 minutes.

For the Garlic White Sauce:

Drain water from cashews. Add all sauce ingredients to a food processor fitted with an S-blade and process for 30 seconds, or until smooth.

For Serving:

Load filling onto corn or whole wheat tortillas and add toppings of choice. Drizzle with garlic white sauce.

Notes

- This was made using medium salsa but feel free to adjust based on your preferred spiciness. You can also make this into a taco bowl by serving jackfruit filling and sauce over a cooked whole grain and/or leafy greens. - Leftover white sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator.

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