High Protein Gluten-Free Low Calorie Vegan

Vegan Chicken Tacos

Delicious and satisfying vegan tacos featuring a hearty chicken alternative made from jackfruit, spiced to perfection.

⏱️ 15 minutes Prep Time
🍳 20 minutes Cook Time
🍽️ 4 Servings
🎯 Easy Difficulty
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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

180Calories
6gProtein
29gCarbs
7gFat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 1 can young green jackfruit in water, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and sautu00e9 until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add drained jackfruit, breaking it apart with a fork.
  5. Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until jackfruit is tender and flavors are well combined.
  7. Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
  8. Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with jackfruit mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
  9. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Health Benefits

Nutritional advantages of this recipe

  • Jackfruit is a great source of fiber for digestive health.
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
  • Contains healthy fats from avocado for heart health.