Description
Enjoy the savory twist of Meatless Birria Tacos with Jackfruit, a delicious alternative to the traditional recipe. Jackfruit infused with guajillo, chipotle, and ancho chiles, nestled in cheesy goodness, offers a flavorful, meat-free delight.
Ingredients
CHILI PASTE:
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 4 dried ancho chiles
- 4 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup vegetable stock, organic
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsps Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
JACKFRUIT FILLING:
- 2 (14 oz) cans organic young jackfruit, drained + rinsed
- 1–2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 carrot, peeled + chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cups vegetable stock, organic
- 2 cups chili paste
- 1–2 tsps chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
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TACOS:
- 8 organic corn tortillas
- 1 ½ cups Quesadilla cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- TO MAKE THE CHILI PASTE: Remove stems and seeds from chiles, boil vegetable stock, soak chiles, blend with remaining ingredients until smooth.
- TO MAKE THE ‘MEAT’ AKA JACKFRUIT: Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, spices, add chili paste, jackfruit, stock, bay leaves, simmer until tender and shred.
- TO ASSEMBLE THE TACOS: Prepare dipping sauce, fry tortillas, fill with jackfruit, cilantro, cheese, fold, cook until golden, serve with sauce.
Notes
- STORAGE: Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F.
- SPICES/HERBS: Adjust spice amounts to taste preference.
- MAKE AHEAD: Prep ingredients in advance and assemble when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 389 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1911mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg