Description
These Slow Cooker Jackfruit Carnitas are a plant-based take on traditional carnitas, using jackfruit simmered in savory seasonings until tender and flavorful. Perfect for tacos or burrito bowls!
Ingredients
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Seasoning Mix:
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 4 teaspoons minced dried onion
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Remaining Ingredients:
- 2 cans young jackfruit in brine (14-ounce each)
- 3/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 can diced jalapenos (small)
- Small corn or flour tortillas
- Taco sauce or hot sauce (optional for garnish)
- 1 medium onion, diced (for garnish)
- 1 medium tomato, diced (for garnish)
- Cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: Combine chili powder, minced onion, cornstarch, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare Jackfruit: Rinse jackfruit in a strainer and squeeze out excess water. Place jackfruit in the slow cooker.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the prepared seasoning mix. Add water, salsa, lime juice, and jalapenos.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Shred Jackfruit: Using a fork, shred the cooked jackfruit in the slow cooker.
- Assemble Tacos: Serve the jackfruit on tortillas and top with taco sauce, diced onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
