Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos

Serving Size: 10

These carnitas tacos are made from jackfruit seasoned with spices and served with guacamole and corn toritillas.

Recipe by: KaiaFit

Cook Times

Active Prep10

Hands-On Cook20

Hands-Off Cook15

Passive0

Total Time45

Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Baking sheet, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Oven, parchment paper, Sharp Knives

Ingredients

4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 yellow onion medium, diced
5 cup canned Jackfruit young, drained, rinsed, cored
2/3 cup water
4 teaspoon tomato paste
2 1/2 tablespoon coconut sugar
2 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup guacamole
10 corn tortilla
1/3 cup red onion diced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450℉ (230℃) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for three to five minutes until softened.
Add the jackfruit and water, and simmer for ten minutes.
Add the tomato paste, coconut sugar, cumin, smoked paprika, and orange juice and simmer on low for ten minutes.
Pull apart the jackfruit with a fork.
Spread the jackfruit onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crispy. Spread the guacamole over the tortillas, and top with the jackfruit, red onion, and cilantro.

Notes

Notes Leftovers Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days. Assemble the tacos just before enjoying. Serving Size One serving is equal to approximately two tacos. More Flavor Top with black beans, feta, and pickled onions.

Reheating Instructions

Heat the filling in a saute pan over medium heat or in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.

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