Street Tacos
Authentic-style corn tortilla tacos with fresh cilantro-onion relish
Two Proteins, One Meal
Ingredients
Shared Base
Both partners cook these together
- •8 corn tortillas (small)
- •½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- •1 white onion, finely diced
- •2 lime
- •½ cup salsa verde
- •4 radishes, thinly sliced
Vegan Path
Jackfruit Carnitas
- •20 oz can young jackfruit, drained
- •1 tsp smoked paprika
- •1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, minced
- •1 tsp brown sugar
Omnivore Path
Pulled Pork
- •1 lb pork shoulder, boneless
- •¼ cup orange juice
- •1 tsp dried oregano
- •3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
Cook Together
- 1
Prepare the cilantro-onion relish: combine diced onion, chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- 2
Warm corn tortillas on a dry skillet or open flame until pliable and lightly charred.
- 3
Slice radishes thinly for garnish.
Vegan Path
- 1
Drain and rinse jackfruit. Shred with two forks to resemble pulled meat. Toss with smoked paprika, chipotle in adobo, and brown sugar.
- 2
Cook jackfruit in a skillet over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges are caramelized and slightly crispy.
- 3
Assemble tacos: fill tortillas with jackfruit carnitas, top with cilantro-onion relish, salsa verde, radishes, and a squeeze of lime.
Omnivore Path
- 1
Cut pork shoulder into 2-inch chunks. Season with oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
- 2
Add orange juice, cover, and simmer on low for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender. Shred with two forks and crisp in the pan for 5 minutes.
- 3
Assemble tacos: fill tortillas with pulled pork, top with cilantro-onion relish, salsa verde, radishes, and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition (per serving)
Vegan Version
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbs
- 68g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fiber
- 12g
Omnivore Version
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 34g
- Carbs
- 48g
- Fat
- 20g
- Fiber
- 6g
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