JACKFRUIT TACOS

This vegan street taco features jackfruit sautéed with onion until it’s deep golden brown and oh-so-flavorful. Worcestershire sauce is the secret ingredient that gives this a salty-meaty kick. Finish by drizzling (or drenching) with creamy-cooling Avocado Sauce.


» SERVES 6 «

2 tablespoons oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 (14-ounce) can green jackfruit in brine, drained

1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 small onion, peeled and chopped

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

12 corn tortillas

1 recipe Avocado Sauce (see Chapter 6)

1. In a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat oil and sauté 1/2 cup onion until golden brown. Add jackfruit and cook 8–10 minutes, adding more oil if needed to keep from sticking. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to pan and cook 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.

2. In a small bowl, mix onion and cilantro.

3. In a large dry sauté pan over medium heat, cook corn tortillas just until they turn soft, about 30 seconds on each side, and keep wrapped in a towel.

4. Spoon a heaping tablespoonful of jackfruit onto each tortilla; add a teaspoonful of onion-cilantro mixture. Serve with Avocado Sauce.