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Unbelievable Vegan Jackfruit Birria Tacos in Just 40 Minutes

vegan jackfruit birria tacos
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Flavorful vegan jackfruit birria tacos with a rich, spiced broth for dipping. A plant-based twist on the traditional Mexican dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans young green jackfruit in water (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 dried ancho chilies
  • 2 dried guajillo chilies
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
  2. Add jackfruit, breaking it apart with a fork. Cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Blend rehydrated chilies, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika with vegetable broth until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce over the jackfruit and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Warm tortillas on a dry skillet.
  6. Fill each tortilla with jackfruit, fold, and lightly toast on the skillet.
  7. Serve hot with lime wedges, cilantro, and extra broth for dipping.

Notes

  • Use young green jackfruit for the best texture.
  • Adjust chili quantity to control spiciness.
  • For extra flavor, char the tortillas slightly before filling.

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