Description
These Jackfruit Tacos with Green Apple Salsa offer a delicious and fresh plant-based taco option that combines caramelized jackfruit seasoned with taco spices and a zesty, crisp green apple salsa. Topped with a smooth sour cream sauce and served in warm flour tortillas, these tacos balance sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors for a satisfying and vibrant meal.
Ingredients
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Jackfruit Tacos
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 can (20 ounces) jackfruit, rinsed, drained and chopped
- 1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
Green Apple Salsa
- 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped baby cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped green apple
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 4 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Sour Cream Sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
Additional
- 6 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Instructions
- Cook the Jackfruit: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped jackfruit and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and slightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. This step adds texture and depth of flavor to the jackfruit.
- Season the Jackfruit: Stir in the reduced-sodium taco seasoning and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well to ensure the jackfruit is evenly coated with the seasoning and oil. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Prepare the Green Apple Salsa: In a small bowl, combine the cubed avocado, chopped baby cucumber, chopped green apple, chopped green pepper, thinly sliced green onions, minced jalapeno pepper, lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, and sea salt. Gently toss to blend all flavors together. The salsa should be fresh and crisp, complementing the warm spiced jackfruit.
- Make the Sour Cream Sauce: In another small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and 2% milk until smooth and creamy. This sauce adds a cool and tangy contrast to the spicy tacos.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm the flour tortillas if needed. Fill each tortilla with a portion of the seasoned jackfruit, then top generously with the green apple salsa and a drizzle of sour cream sauce. Optionally, serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the sour cream and milk with plant-based alternatives like vegan sour cream and almond milk.
- If jackfruit is canned in brine or syrup, rinse thoroughly to reduce excess salt or sweetness before cooking.
- The green apple salsa can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, but add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Feel free to use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas for a gluten-free option, if the tortillas are certified gluten-free.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno in the salsa according to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (3 tacos)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
