Jackfruit is a good vegan meat replacement for texture and with the flavours used in this dish you have a tasty vegan version of a Mexican classic.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed and finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 400g can jackfruit, drained
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot (or small onion), finely chopped
  • 8 tortilla wraps
  • Vegan cheese, grated
  • Chopped avocado to serve (optional)

        Method

        1. Prepare a marinade by mixing lime juice, chopped garlic, cumin, chilli, oregano, salt and black pepper.  
        2. Add the jackfruit and mix well. Set aside. 
        3. In a frying pan, warm up the olive oil then add the chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté the onion till it starts to lightly caramelise.  
        4. Add the marinated jackfruit.  
        5. Sauté until you notice some caramelisation happening on the bottom of the pan. 
        6. Add extra seasoning if required 
        7. Serve on tortilla wraps topped with vegan cheese and/or avocado. 

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        Recipe details

        Serves: 3

        Prep time: 0 hr

        10 mins

        Cook time: 0 hr

        15 mins

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