Nora Cooks · by Nora★ 5.0 (23)
Jackfruit Carnitas
NUTRITION · PER SERVING60M COOK
CAL 21%·PRO 15%
CARBS 56G53% OF CAL
12G FIBER32G OTHER12G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 20G42% OF CAL
3G SAT17G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Shredded jackfruit slow-cooked with warm spices and smoky flavors to mimic tender carnitas. Served in tortillas with fresh toppings for authentic vegan tacos.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- (2) 20-ounce cans young green jackfruit in water or brine
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- For serving: tortillas, guacamole, diced red onion, lime wedges, cilantro and sliced jalapenos
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
CAL 21%·PRO 15%
CARBS 56G53% OF CAL
12G FIBER32G OTHER12G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 20G42% OF CAL
3G SAT17G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 50m
- Sodium
- 1219mg
- Total sugar
- 12g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 268mg
- Calcium
- 121mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 1219MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.