HILACHAS DE YACA (JACKFRUIT) - Vegan Recipe

jackfruit

🥗Healthier: young green jackfruit

💰Cheaper: canned jackfruit

Canned jackfruit is often more accessible and affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for cooking.

Prepare the jackfruit by rinsing and draining it if using canned.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5-7 minutes.

Add the Not-Beef Boullion and season with sea salt and other spices to taste; stir to combine.

Add the jackfruit and mix well with the sauce.

Add the boiled veggies broth to the mixture.

Cover the pot; simmer on low heat until the jackfruit is tender.

Serve hot with warm tortillas, avocado slices, and rice on the side.

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