Recipes

Vegan Carne Asada Jackfruit

Ingredient Checklist

• 1 ½ cups chopped mango
• ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
• ⅓ cup chopped red onion
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons seeded finely chopped jalapeño
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, divided
• ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 (20-oz.) cans young green jackfruit in brine
• 2 ½ teaspoons carne asada seasoning
• ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 8 corn taco shells

Directions

Instructions Checklist

• Step 1Stir together mango, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice, sea salt and garlic powder in a medium bowl; set mango de gallo aside.
• Step 2Rinse jackfruit under cold water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Cut off jackfruit core; discard. Use your fingers to shred jackfruit into a medium bowl. Sprinkle with carne asada seasoning and lemon pepper; toss to combine.
• Step 3Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add jackfruit mixture, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
• Step 4Divide jackfruit mixture among tortillas. Top with desired amount of mango de gallo and other desired toppings.