Jackfruit and Cauliflower Rice Burrito

This healthy Jackfruit and Cauliflower Rice Burrito has a spicy crunchy filling. It is a quick and easy meal. 

Make it Low Carb

Taco flavored jackfruit and cauliflower rice wrapped in your favorite tortilla, what’s not to love? Made with a Lime Crema to balance out the spicy flavors.

If you’re eating low carb, you could eat this as a burrito bowl with some lettuce instead of in a tortilla.

Jackfruit

If you’ve never had jackfruit before, it is found in tropical regions of the world. It is commonly used in South and Southeast Asian cooking.

To me, it tastes like artichoke hearts. This is actually only my second time having it. The first time was a seasoned package that I included in some Jackfruit Enchiladas.

This time I used the green jackfruit in brine. I’d have to compare the two products side-by-side, but I think I like this jackfruit better. For one thing, I can control the seasonings, which means a lot less sodium than the packaged stuff.

The great thing about jackfruit is it’s similar to tofu in that it takes on the flavors that you add to it. It shreds nicely, which is why you see so many vegan BBQ jackfruit sandwiches.

Now that I’ve had the green jackfruit I think I’ll be using it a lot more in my recipes.

Balance of Flavor

I’ve included a recipe for Lime Crema, but you could use guacamole or vegan sour cream instead. I definitely think it needs some form of lime juice, whether that be in the form of lime crema, or lime juice added to guacamole, or just squirted on the burrito.

The lime adds brightness, and in the form of crema, it balances out the spice.

For my Lime Crema I added a small amount of maple syrup to balance out the tartness of the the cream. It also helps to give the burritos a little sweet and spicy moment.

Other Vegan Burritos You Might Like

• Bean and Mexican Cauliflower Rice Burritos
• Smothered Vegan Burritos
• Vegan Refried Bean Burrito with Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus
• Tofu Scramble and Black Bean Breakfast Burrito
• Lentil Quinoa Burritos with Chipotle Sauce
• Sweet Potato and Maple Chipotle Black Bean Burritos

Jackfruit and Cauliflower Rice Burrito

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Here’s the jackfruit I used for this recipe.

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Jackfruit and Cauliflower Rice Burrito

This healthy Jackfruit and Cauliflower Rice Burrito has a spicy crunchy filling. It is a quick and easy meal. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine vegan, gluten free

Keyword cauliflower rice, jackfruit and cauliflower rice burrito, vegan burrito

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 212 kcal

Author Willow Moon

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 20 ounces green jackfruit in brine shredded
• 2 cups cauliflower rice fresh or frozen
• 1 cup salsa - I used roasted tomato
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano crushed in your hands
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 8 gluten free tortillas - I used spinach amaranth

Lime Crema

• 2 tablespoons lime juice - I used key limes
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plain coconut yogurt
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional but recommended)
• Pinch salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Lime Crema: Mix all the ingredients.

2. Burritos: Add olive oil to a hot pan. Add chopped onions and cook on medium heat until translucent. 

3. Add shredded jackfruit, cauliflower rice, salsa, and seasonings. Cook about 10 minutes until the salsa is cooked down and the jackfruit and cauliflower rice is heated through. Serve with Lime Crema.

Recipe Notes

If you prefer, this burrito would also go well with homemade guacamole or vegan sour cream instead of Lime Crema.

Nutrition Facts

Jackfruit and Cauliflower Rice Burrito

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 453mg 19%

Potassium 590mg 17%

Total Carbohydrates 40g 13%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 19g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 5.9%

Vitamin C 40.4%

Calcium 9.2%

Iron 8.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.