Tiki Tropic Jackfruit Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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A vibrant vegan taco featuring tender jackfruit, smoky chipotle, and a sweet-tart pineapple salsa, served in crispy corn tortillas with a tropical kick. This Tropical-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs young jackfruit in brine, diced red onion, fresh cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Tropical cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 (20-oz) can young jackfruit in brine
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 cup diced pineapple
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
8 corn tortillas
1/2 medium avocado
1 tsp chipotle powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Drain and rinse jackfruit thoroughly, then shred with two forks until it resembles pulled pork texture. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add shredded jackfruit, 1 tsp chipotle powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 cup diced red onion; cook for 8-10 minutes until golden and slightly crispy, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: While jackfruit cooks, combine diced pineapple, 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice in a bowl; toss gently and set aside to marinate for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable. Assemble tacos by placing 2 tbsp jackfruit mixture on each tortilla, topping with 1/4 cup pineapple salsa and 1/4 sliced avocado, then garnish with remaining cilantro.