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Tex-Mex-flavored jackfruit mimics the taste and texture of pulled pork carnitas in this delicious vegan taco–and it’s a lot faster to make than traditional carnitas, which are typically cooked for hours. An easy avocado crema and quick tomato salsa add bright, fresh flavors. For this recipe, you’ll want unsweetened almond milk without any vanilla–be sure to check the ingredients, as some contain vanilla flavoring even if they aren’t labeled as vanilla.
Updated on April 19, 2024
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Ingredients
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1 ripe avocado, chopped
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⅓ cup plain unsweetened almond milk
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3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
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½ teaspoon salt, divided
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1 medium tomato, diced
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 tablespoons diced onion
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1 tablespoon diced jalapeño pepper
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 10-ounce package jackfruit, preferably chile-lime or Tex-Mex flavored
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1 cup no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed
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1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
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8 corn tortillas, warmed
Directions
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Place avocado, almond milk, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor or blender. Process, scraping down the sides as needed, until creamy.
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Combine tomato, cilantro, onion, jalapeno, 1 tablespoon oil, the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
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Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add jackfruit and pinto beans; cook, stirring, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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Serve the jackfruit and pinto beans in corn tortillas topped with the avocado cream, the salsa and lettuce.
Tips
Read more: What is Jackfruit & Should You Eat It?
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2017
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 346 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 45g | Carbs |
| 8g | Protein |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 |
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Serving Size 2 tacos |
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Calories 346 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Carbohydrate 45g |
16% |
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Dietary Fiber 14g |
50% |
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Total Sugars 4g |
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Added Sugars 2g |
4% |
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Protein 8g |
17% |
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Total Fat 16g |
21% |
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Saturated Fat 2g |
12% |
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Vitamin A 1506IU |
30% |
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Vitamin C 20mg |
22% |
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Folate 103mcg |
26% |
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Sodium 722mg |
31% |
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Calcium 157mg |
12% |
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Iron 2mg |
13% |
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Magnesium 73mg |
17% |
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Potassium 722mg |
15% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
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