Berbere Spiced Jackfruit Tacos. Jackfruit and onion mixed with Berbere spice blend and baked to caramelized spiced perfection. Add some chickpeas to make into a hearty meal. Vegan Soy-free Nut-free Recipe, Can be Glutenfree
OMG you all, this Berbere Spiced Jackfruit is like pulled jackfruit on crack! Berbere crack. Make a triple, no quadruple recipe and freeze and make tacos, wraps, sandwiches or what not. Just make it.
It takes 15 Minutes to put together. Process everything in a processor to shred. Mix in the spices, spread on a sheet, bake and Done! No saute-ing needed. No extra flavoring, caramelizing or crisping steps. You can make your own Berbere Blend or get some online.
Let me tell you what is going to happen when you try this spiced jackfruit. You will remember the flavor burst from every bite, and promptly forget all other jackfruit tacos! It is so good.
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You can use other spice blends like garam masala, shawarma, Jamaican jerk, but I am digging the berbere profile right now. You can also use shredded hearts of palm to sub jackfruit. Or some shredded sweet potato or butternut. The baking time will be less with sweet potato like veggies.
No Extra pans sauteing or anything required. Just mix and spread.
Baked Yummyness, try to not eat it all.
Add to tacos, wraps, sandwiches. Add crunchy veggies and dressing. Yuhumm!
Easily gluten-free with corn tortillas. I use wheat tortillas made in Rotimatic.
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Squeeze the jackfruit in between paper towels to remove as much liquid as possible. It is ok if it squishes.
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Process with onion, garlic and jackfruit in a prcessor until coarsely shredded. Alternatively, finely chop the onion and garlic and finely chop/shred the jackfruit.
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Transfer to a bowl and mix in the spices and sauces well. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Spread the mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet so its an even layer.
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Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes. Mix and spread after 20 minutes to move the center portion out. Also taste at this time for salt, heat and flavor. Adjust if needed and mix in.
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Prep your tortillas. Add a good helping of the jackfruit mixture. Add cucumbers or other crunchy veggies. Add a creamy dressing like tahini dressing, or vegan ranch dressing or tzaztiki (See notes)
Add some chickpeas or beans to amp up the protein. Add more spices to preference. Mix 1 to 1.5 cups chickpeas with 1 tsp+ Berbere spice, 1/2 tsp garlic, 2 tbsp+ bbq sauce and salt and oil to preference in a bowl and bake on a separate pan or dish alongside the jackfruit.
Easy Vegan Tzaztiki: Blend 1/4 cup silken tofu with a bit of water, good pinched of salt and garlic powder, 1 tsp or more lemon juice, blak pepper, good dashes of dried dill and/or mint, 2 ts olive oil. Taste and adjust flavor. Fold in some grated cucumber.
Other dressing options: Tahini Garlic Sauce, Vegan Ranch.
Nutrition is 1 of 3 serves, does not include dressing.
Calories: 274kcal, Carbohydrates: 58g, Protein: 2.5g, Fat: 5g, Sodium: 567mg, Potassium: 317mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 755IU, Vitamin C: 8.2mg, Calcium: 117mg, Iron: 2.4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
