Vegetarian Jackfruit Lettuce Cup Tacos with Pickled Cabbage Recipe

Jackfruit Lettuce Cup Tacos with Pickled Cabbage Recipe

Jackfruit contains antioxidants that help protect the body from free-radical damage, which can help reduce chronic diseases like heart disease and can help prevent premature ageing. Jackfruit is a low-glycaemic index fruit that’s high in fibre, so it won’t cause spikes in blood sugar levels and is beneficial for digestive and colon health.

Serves: 4

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Jackfruit Lettuce Cup Tacos with Pickled Cabbage Recipe

By: Lisa Guy

Jackfruit is a low-glycaemic index fruit that’s high in fibre, so it won’t cause spikes in blood sugar levels. Win, win!


Servings

4

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • Marinade
  • 1 heaped tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Tin jackfruit, shredded, or ½ fresh jackfruit, cooked & shredded

  • Pickled Red Cabbage
  • ¼ small red cabbage, thinly sliced with mandoline
  • ¼ cup red-wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup apple-cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar

  • 1 red onion, finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cos lettuce

Method


  • In medium bowl mix together all marinade ingredients and add jackfruit. Toss until jackfruit is well coated. Leave covered in fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Place all pickled red cabbage ingredients, ¼ cup water and pinch salt and pepper in large bowl and combine. Cover and leave out of fridge for 3–4 hours. Place in fridge until ready to serve.
  • Place onion and garlic in frying pan with olive oil over medium heat and cook for 4 mins.
  • Add jackfruit and cook for further 3-4 mins.
  • Cut bottom off cos lettuce and wash leaves. Pat dry and arrange on serving plate. Fill each lettuce leaf with spoonful of jackfruit then top with pickled cabbage.

  

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Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .

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