Smoky Jackfruit Pulled Tacos with Mango Salsa
Vibrant, smoky vegan tacos inspired by Mexican street food. Jackfruit picks up ancho and chipotle, creating a pulled texture, while bright mango salsa adds tropical sweetness and crunch. A simple, flavor-packed crowd-pleaser you can prep ahead for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 5 servings)Ingredients(scaled)
- 0.8 cans jackfruit in brine, drained and shredded
- ⅜ tablespoon olive oil
- ⅜ medium onion, finely chopped
- 0.8 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅜ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅜ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅜ 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- ⅜ 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ⅜ 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- ⅜ 1/4 cup water
- ⅜ tablespoon soy sauce
- ⅜ tablespoon brown sugar
- ⅜ 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 ¼ small corn tortillas or 8 warmed taco shells
- 0.8 cups diced ripe mango
- ⅜ 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- ⅜ 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- ⅜ small jalapeño, minced (optional, deseed for less heat)
- ⅜ tablespoon lime juice
- 0.8 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powders; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in shredded jackfruit, tomato sauce, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, and salt; simmer 8–10 minutes, until flavors meld and jackfruit is tender and slightly crisp at edges.
- Meanwhile, mix mango, red pepper, red onion, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl; season to taste.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave; fill with smoky jackfruit and top with mango salsa.
- Optional upgrade: finish jackfruit with a squeeze of lime and a few dashes of hot sauce for extra zing.
Chef’s Pro Tips
- Toast the spices briefly to deepen aroma.
- Use canned jackfruit packed in brine for best texture; drain well.
- Make mango salsa up to a day ahead for more flavor melding.
- If making ahead, store filling and salsa separately; reheat filling before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with lime wedges, hot sauce, and shredded lettuce on the side; pair with a light bean corn salad for a complete spread.
Storage Instructions
Store cooled jackfruit filling and mango salsa in airtight containers in the fridge up to 3 days; freeze the filling for longer storage if desired, then thaw before reheating.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
| calories | 320 |
|---|---|
| protein | 6 |
| carbohydrates | 52 |
| fat | 10 |
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