Spicy Jackfruit Tacos (Double Spice Version)

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These jackfruit tacos are Eddi’s spicy, soulful creation—smoky, bold, and full of flavor. He built this recipe from the ground up with doubled spices, a few key ingredient tweaks, and his signature approach to plant-based cooking. The jackfruit cooks down to a tender, pulled texture that soaks up every bit of goodness, then gets layered into warm tortillas with crunchy cabbage, fresh lime, and a little creamy crumble on top. It’s vibrant, nourishing, and definitely one we’ll be making again.

photo by Cat

🌿 Ingredients (with our spice-doubled adjustments):

Jackfruit Base:

• 2 cans young green jackfruit in brine, rinsed and drained

• 2 Tbsp avocado oil

• 1 medium white onion, diced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tsp chili powder (original: 1 tsp)

• 2 tsp smoked paprika (original: 1 tsp)

• 2 tsp ground cumin (original: 1 tsp)

• 2 tsp dried oregano (original: 1 tsp)

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 cup vegetable broth

• 2 Tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup

• 2–3 Tbsp lime juice (fresh)

Toppings:

• Finely shredded red cabbage

• Crumbled queso fresco or vegan cheese

• Fresh cilantro

• Sliced green onion

• Lime wedges

• Optional: Avocado, jalapeños, or pickled red onion

Tortillas:

• Corn tortillas, warmed until slightly crisped

🔥 Instructions:

1. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.

2. Add jackfruit and all spices (remember, we doubled them!). Sauté 2–3 minutes until well coated.

3. Add vegetable broth and coconut sugar. Cover and simmer for ~15 minutes to let flavors deepen.

4. Use two forks to shred the jackfruit as it softens—simmer uncovered to thicken.

5. Stir in fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust—more salt, lime, or heat as desired.

6. Warm your tortillas until slightly crisped.

7. Assemble tacos with a generous scoop of jackfruit, then pile on the toppings.

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💬 Why We Love It

This dish checks all the boxes: satisfying, nourishing, vibrant, and totally unexpected. Jackfruit is a fun, textural canvas for bold flavors, and this one’s got layers—sweet, smoky, tangy, and spicy. It’s a fantastic dish for a dinner party, taco night, or plant-based celebration.

Try it with a cold hibiscus tea or cumin-lime mocktail for extra Ayurvedic flair.