Vegan Tacos Al Pastor
This jackfruit tacos recipe calls for 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, which results in a mild spice level.
Recipe Summary Vegan Tacos Al Pastor
This vegan version of tacos al pastor is made with TVP (textured vegetable protein) that is cooked in a spicy lime sauce with guajillo chiles. They are served with homemade tomato salsa.Ingredients | Vegan Jackfruit Recipes Tacos5 guajillo chile peppers, stemmed and seeded5 limes, juiced2 cloves garlic2 pinches ground cumin3 whole cloves2 cups water, divided2 tablespoons vegetable oil½ onion, halved and cut into thin slices1 ½ (12 ounce) packages textured vegetable protein4 tomatoes4 dried chile de arbol peppers, stemmed1 slice onion1 clove garlicsalt to taste1 (32 ounce) package corn tortillas1 large onion, chopped1 bunch cilantro, finely choppedDirectionsPlace guajillo peppers in a saucepan, cover with water, and boil until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain.Combine lime juice, 2 cloves garlic, cumin, and cloves in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. Pour into a blender, add guajillo peppers, and blend until smooth. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the water if the sauce is too thick.Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook onion slices until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetable protein; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in guajillo sauce and remaining water; season with salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low cook, covered, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Combine tomatoes and chile de arbol peppers in a baking dish.Roast tomatoes and peppers until charred, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool tomatoes slightly. Peel.Combine peeled tomatoes, peppers, 1 slice onion, 1 clove garlic, and salt in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour salsa into a small bowl.Warm corn tortillas in a skillet. Divide vegetable protein mixture amongst tortillas and top with salsa, chopped onion, and cilantro.Info | Vegan Jackfruit Recipes Tacosprep: 30 mins cook: 42 mins additional: 5 mins total: 1 hr 17 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings
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