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Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos

Servings: 4

  1. Preheat the oven to 450℉ (230℃) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for three to five minutes until softened. Add the jackfruit and water, and simmer for ten minutes.
  3. Add the tomato paste, coconut sugar, cumin, smoked paprika, and orange juice and simmer on low for ten minutes. Pull apart the jackfruit with a fork.
  4. Spread the jackfruit onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crispy.
  5. Spread the guacamole over the tortillas, and top with the jackfruit, red onion, and cilantro. Enjoy!
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion (medium, diced)
  • 4 cups Canned Jackfruit (young, drained, rinsed, cored)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsps Coconut Sugar
  • 2 tsps Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice
  • 1/4 cup Guacamole
  • 8 Corn Tortilla
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)