Shredded Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos
Shredded jackfruit carnitas tacos! These are an easy, healthy weeknight dinner recipe.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz jackfruit (brined in water), drained and shredded
- 1/4 red onion, small diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Juice of 1/2 orange
For serving
- 6 corn tortillas
- Minced red onion
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced avocado
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- 1. Heat a large saucepan to medium heat and add a little olive oil to the pan. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
- 2. Add the jackfruit, oregano, and orange zest. Season well with salt and pepper.
- 3. Cook on medium for about 3 minutes, until heated through.
- 4. Remove from the heat and stir in the orange juice. Season with extra salt and pepper as needed.
- 5. Divide the mixture among the corn tortillas, and top with avocado, cilantro and onion. Plate with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a meaty version, you can use this same recipe with cooked shredded pork or cooked shredded chicken.