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    Easy jackfruit nachos

    Published: Jan 5, 2021 · Modified: Oct 29, 2022 by Maria · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Loaded vegan nachos recipe

    Delicious jackfruit is seasoned to perfection and makes these dairy free nachos absolutely delicious. Quick, easy to make and healthy vegan nachos recipe.

    Vegan Jackfruit Nachos

    You are going to love how easy these jackfruit nachos are. If you’re new to cooking jackfruit, this is a great recipe to get you started.

    These jackfruit nachos are also a great vegan Super Bowl party recipe.

    This recipe is:

    Easy to make, Healthy, Delicious, Comforting, Dairy free, and Vegan

    Vegan Jackfruit Nachos

     What is jackfruit?

    Jackfruit is a tropical fruit grown in Southeast Asia. It can grow to be 100 pounds! It has spiky green skin, and when ripe, tastes sweet like a mixture of apples and bananas.

    When it’s young, the fruit inside is pretty tasteless and is a great blank canvas for many savory dishes. It’s used a lot as a meat substitute in vegan and vegetarian dishes.

    It’s fibrous and chewy and the texture resembles pulled pork when cooked. We’re using young jackfruit in this recipe.

    Jackfruit doesn’t have a lot of protein, so if you’re cooking with jackfruit as a meat substitute, always make sure to add a plant based protein like beans to the dish.

    But, jackfruit does have a lot of fiber, so your gut will thank you.
     

    Where can I buy jackfruit?

    You can find canned jackfruit at Trader Joe’s, in an Asian grocery store, or in the international section of a grocery store.

    I’ve also found it frozen in an Indian grocery store. Just make sure to thaw it first.

    Make sure that you use young green jackfruit for this recipe. Ripe jackfruit is too sweet.

    Cooking tips

    • Make sure to get young green jackfruit in brine or water. DO NOT get the mature jackfruit it juices. It will be sweet and taste terrible in this recipe. Young jackfruit has an extremely mellow flavor.

    • To make it easier to season this, I just use a packet of taco seasoning. Check the ingredients to make sure there is no dairy in it.

    • Instead of seasoning with salt, I love to season jackfruit with a little bit of soy sauce. It adds a nice umami, meaty savoriness to it.

    • I love adding smoked paprika and chipotle powder to give a slightly smoky hint to the jackfruit.

    • To save time, instead of making a homemade nacho cheese sauce, I just use vegan cheddar cheese. Feel free to make your own if you’d like it to be a little healthier.

    • Top with your favorite toppings. Vegan sour cream is a must. I also love topping with guacamole, salsa, lettuce and cilantro.

    • To take this to the next level, instead of using jar salsa, you can make your own pico de gallo.

    • To make sure I get some protein, I love adding black beans to this, because jackfruit doesn’t have a lot of protein.

    • If you want to learn how to cook dried beans in the instant pot, stove top or slow cooker, check out my article on how to cook dried beans from scratch.

    Make these recipes next:

    • Vegan Swiss Fondue
    • Stuffed Peppers
    • Vegan nacho cheese sauce
    • Vegan Mexican bowl
    How to cook jackfruit. Easy dairy free nachos recipe.

    📖 Recipe

    Jackfruit nachos in a large pan topped with guacamole, lettuce, salsa and vegan sour cream.

    Vegan Jackfruit Nachos

    Loaded vegan jackfruit nachos. Super easy to make. Great recipe to make you fall in love with jackfruit.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 1025kcal
    Author: Maria
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    Equipment

    • Frying Pan

    Ingredients

    US Customary or Metric
    • 20 oz can of young green jackfruit in brine - drained and rinsed
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 packet taco seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder (optional if you don't like spice)
    • 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
    • 1 small onion (sliced)
    • 1 cup of water
    • 10 ounces (one bag) tortilla chips
    • 14 ounces shredded vegan cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoons Vegan sour cream
    • ¼ cup Salsa
    • ¼ cup Guacamole
    • Lettuce
    • Cilantro
    • 14 ounces black beans

    Instructions

    Jackfruit

    • Drain and rinse the jackfruit and chop it up, making sure to chop up the tougher core parts. If you have frozen jackfruit, make sure it's thawed first.
      20 oz can of young green jackfruit in brine - drained and rinsed
    • Heat 1 TBL of oil in a saute pan on medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
      1 tablespoon oil, 1 small onion
    • Add the chopped jackfruit, minced garlic,  taco seasoning, smoked paprika, 1soy sauce, chipotle powder (optional if you don't like spice), and 1 cup of water. Cover with a lid and simmer on medium low for 15-20 minutes, or until the jackfruit softens. If water runs out before it's softened, add a little more.
      1 packet taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 cup of water, ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
    • If it dries up too much, add a splash of water, if it's too soggy, take the lid off and cook the water out.
    • Once jackfruit has cooked, shred it with a fork, or a potato masher.
    • Taste and add more salt or soy sauce if needed
    • Optional- if you'd like a firmer texture, spread jackfruit out on a baking sheet and bake at 375 for 10 minutes (after doing all of the above instructions)

    Nacho assembly

    • Heat oven to 375
    • Lay tortilla chips out on a baking sheet and cover with a bag of vegan cheddar cheese.
      10 ounces (one bag) tortilla chips, 14 ounces shredded vegan cheddar cheese
    • Bake for 10-15 minutes, until cheese softens and melts slightly. Check to make sure they don't burn.
    • Take out of the oven and top with a can of drained and rinsed black beans, jackfruit, vegan sour cream, salsa, guacamole and cilantro.
      2 tablespoons Vegan sour cream, ¼ cup Salsa, ¼ cup Guacamole, Lettuce, Cilantro, 14 ounces black beans

    Notes

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    This recipe was inspired by BlkAndVegan’s loaded jackfruit nachos recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1025kcal | Carbohydrates: 143g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2185mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 6mg
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    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    About Maria

    Maria is the creator of the blog and YouTube channel Damn Tasty Vegan. She has been a vegetarian since 2005 and vegan since 2015. She loves showing new vegans how easy and delicious living a vegan lifestyle can be. She is passionate about animal welfare and strives to help change the way animals are viewed and treated, by helping people transition to a vegan lifestyle.

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    1. Cece

      July 03, 2023 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      These are THE BEST nachos I’ve ever made vegan or non-vegan! So much flavour, love all the toppings. This dish is the perfect addition to any Mexican feast👌

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    5 from 4 votes (3 ratings without comment)

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