Vegetarian Carne Frita
Savor the robust flavors of *Vegetarian Carne Frita*, a plant-based twist on the classic Puerto Rican dish, perfect for meat-free meals that don’t skimp on taste. This recipe stars tender young green jackfruit, marinated with aromatic sazon seasoning, cumin, oregano, and paprika, creating a rich, meaty texture and flavor profile. Slowly simmered in vegetable broth and brightened with fresh cilantro and a splash of lime, this dish captures the essence of traditional carne frita while being completely vegetarian. Ready in under an hour, it’s a wholesome, satisfying option served best alongside rice, beans, and crispy tostones for an authentic Caribbean meal. This easy-to-make, vegan-friendly recipe promises to impress with its bold seasonings and hearty appeal—ideal for bringing a touch of tropical flair to your dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans Canned young green jackfruit
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Sazon seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 1 medium Lime
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit. Use your hands or a fork to shred the jackfruit slightly, leaving some chunky pieces.
Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes until they are translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the onions and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the shredded jackfruit and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle the sazon seasoning, ground cumin, ground oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the jackfruit. Stir well to coat the jackfruit evenly with the spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the jackfruit to tenderize.
While the jackfruit simmers, finely chop the cilantro and juice the lime.
Once the jackfruit is cooked, remove it from heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve your vegetarian carne frita hot with rice, beans, and tostones, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3795 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 4589 mg | 98% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
