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Vegan Breadfruit Tacos

Cultural Context

Originating from the Caribbean, breadfruit is a staple ingredient in Jamaican cuisine, often used in both savory and sweet dishes. These vegan tacos celebrate the versatility of breadfruit, offering a hearty and flavorful alternative to traditional meat-based tacos. With the rise of plant-based diets, breadfruit tacos have gained popularity, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Jamaica while appealing to a modern audience seeking healthy, sustainable options.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb breadfruit
2 cups black beans
1 cup cooked basmati rice
2 cups lettuce, shredded
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup beet roots, grated
1 cup fried mushrooms
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup jackfruit, shredded
1 cup cucumbers, diced
2 cups tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup jerk sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

breadfruit

🥗Healthier: jackfruit

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Jackfruit is lower in calories and adds a similar texture.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and cheaper than jalapeños.

1

Prepare the breadfruit by cutting it and removing the core.

2

Fold the breadfruit and fry it until golden and crispy, turning occasionally to avoid over-frying.

3

Fry the plantains until golden and crispy, then set aside.

4

Season the filling with jerk sauce, salt, scallion, and thyme.

5

Prepare the fillings: basmati rice, shredded lettuce, shredded carrots, beet roots, fried mushrooms, black bean stew, pumpkin puree, fried plantains, and lightly jerked curry jackfruit.

6

Assemble the tacos by adding lettuce and pumpkin puree as a base.

7

Add the desired filling, such as mushrooms and plantains, to the taco.

8

Top with beet roots for color and additional veggies.

9

Repeat the assembly for additional tacos, using black beans, plantains, cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots as toppings.

10

Finish with a spicy jackfruit filling for one of the tacos.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

skilletpotmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Breadfruit TacosVegan Tacos

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