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    Home » Recipes » One Pot Meals

    Vegan Tinga Tacos Made in Instant Pot + Video

    Published: Jan 14, 2020 · Modified: May 19, 2022 by Deborah · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Tinga Tacos

    These Vegan Tinga Tacos are made with vegan tinga, traditionally flavored with a unique combination of fire roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano and smoky chipotle, then non-traditionally cooked for 20-30 minutes in an Instant Pot. Spicy and saucy abound in this tinga taco recipe that’s so simple, you can make with your eyes closed!

    three tinga tacos on a taco stand with guacamole and cilantro
    Vegan Tinga Tacos

    Many years ago, my mother-in-law was hosting a huge party and the star of the show was her famous Tinga Tacos. Now, I’ll admit, I wasn’t vegan yet and she made hers with chicken, but I still remember that spicy adobe sauce like it was yesterday. I’ve thought about that recipe for years and recently wondered how a vegan version would taste. Alas, my Vegan Instant Pot Tinga Tacos.

    This Vegan Tinga Taco Recipe was inspired by Pinch of Yum, but Lindsey borrowed the recipe from a cookbook called The Minimalist Kitchen. Sometimes I do buy non-vegan cookbooks to use as inspiration for my own recipes, but I haven’t checked this one out yet. However, now that I’ve written this post, I will probably do so very soon! And don’t forget to check out my Easy Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca with no sugar if you need something to wash these spicy tacos down with!

    Ingredients for Vegan Jackfruit Tacos

    Simple ingredients start this tinga taco recipe off right. For the tinga tacos, you’ll need the following:

    • olive oil
    • minced garlic
    • sweet onion
    • chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
    • dried oregano
    • ground cumin
    • crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
    • vegetable broth
    • sea salt & black pepper
    • young jackfruit in water (I use Native Forest).
    • lime juice
    • tomato sauce
    • vegan sugar
    • organic white corn tortillas

    The choice you make when you shop for tortillas is important. Some brands use enzymes derived from animal intestines. I always look on the label and if it says enzymes and doesn’t identify whether they are plant-based, you know I’m calling the company (yes, I’m that picky about my tortillas hungry friends).

    Steps for Making Vegan Tinga Tacos

    Check out the following steps to be on your way to making the best jackfruit tacos around!

    1. To your instant pot, add olive oil, garlic, onion, vegetable broth, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, oregano, cumin, fire-roasted tomatoes, sea salt and black pepper to taste, tomato sauce and sugar.

    2. Give it a good stir until all ingredients are well-incorporated.

    3. Rinse and drain jackfruit in colander.

    4. Shred, just like you would chicken, into clean bowl. Sprinkle generously with lime juice. Stir.

    pictures of steps 1 through 4 to make tinga tacos

    5. Add shredded jackfruit to Instant Pot.

    6. Stir again until jackfruit is completely coated with Tinga sauce.

    7. Sauté for 20-30 minutes or slow cook for 2 hours. While recipe is cooking, prepare your toppings (see below for some of my favorites).

    pictures of steps 5 through 7 for vegan tinga taco recipe

    8. Once vegan tinga is done, heat your tortillas over open flame on gas stove or in a skillet. Fill with generous portion of vegan tinga, sprinkle with your favorite toppings, give each taco a good squirt of lime and enjoy.

    For the Toppings

    The following toppings compliment this jackfruit tacos recipe and can be used as liberally, or as sparingly, as desired:

    • sliced avocado
    • fresh guacamole
    • chopped cilantro
    • diced red onion
    • crumbled vegan cotija cheese (I make my own out of tofu)
    • lime wedges

    Tips for Making Vegan Tinga Tacos

    • If you don’t have an instant pot, just use a large skillet, wok, or crock pot. When using a crock pot, you can either saute the veggies and spices first and add them, or add all ingredients at once. Cook for at least 4 hours.
    • Be careful with the chipotle peppers. They are super hot. I know, because I put 4 or 5 of them into my recipe. The tinga tacos came out a bit too hot for my taste but they were still delicious. Start with one or two and adjust accordingly.
    • These jackfruit tacos are so versatile. Feel free to add different spices other than the traditional ones I chose.
    3 Jackfruit Tinga Tacos with toppings on a taco stand
    Vegan jackfruit tacos made in your instant pot.

    Ghosts of Food Blog Past

    If you’re still hungry after eating these delicious vegan tinga tacos, check out some of my other recipes:

    • Healthy Sheet Pan Harvest Bowls
    • Healthy Vegan Vegetable Soup
    • Vegan Mushroom Wellington
    • Vegan Cranberry Muffins
    • Cilantro Lime Avocado Sauce for Tacos
    Pinterest pin of Vegan Tinga Tacos
    Pinterest pin of vegan tinga tacos.
    3 tinga tacos with all the trimmings

    Vegan Instant Pot Tinga Tacos

    These Tinga Tacos are made with vegan tinga, traditionally flavored with a unique combination of fire roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano and smoky chipotle, then non-traditionally cooked for 20-30 minutes in an Instant Pot. Spicy and saucy abound in this tinga taco recipe that’s so simple, you can make with your eyes closed!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Vegan Dinner Recipes
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Author: Deborah

    Ingredients

    For Vegan Tinga

    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 sweet onion chopped
    • 1 heaping teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce w/ 1 teaspoon sauce finely diced
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 can 15 oz crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
    • ¼ cup vegetable broth
    • sea salt and black pepper to taste
    • 12 oz tomato sauce
    • 1 tablespoon vegan sugar
    • 2 cans 15 oz ea young jackfruit in water
    • juice of large fresh lime

    For the Toppings

    • sliced avocado
    • chopped cilantro
    • diced red onion
    • crumbled vegan cotija cheese I make my own out of tofu
    • lime wedges

    Instructions

    • To your instant pot, add olive oil, garlic, onion, vegetable broth, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, oregano, cumin, fire-roasted tomatoes, sea salt and black pepper to taste, tomato sauce and sugar. Give it a good stir.
    • Rinse and drain jackfruit in colander. Shred, just like you would chicken, into clean bowl. Sprinkle generously with lime juice. Stir and add to pot.
    • Saute for 20-30 minutes or slow cook for 2-4 hours.
    • Prepare toppings.
    • Once vegan tinga is done, heat your tortillas over open flame on gas stove or in a skillet. Fill with generous portion of vegan tinga, sprinkle with your favorite toppings, give each taco a good squirt of lime and enjoy with a nice, cold cerveza.

    Notes

    • If you don’t have an instant pot, just use a large skillet, wok, or crock pot. When using a crock pot, you can either saute the veggies and spices first and add them, or add all ingredients at once. Cook for at least 4 hours.
    • Be careful with the chipotle peppers. They are super hot. I know, because I put 4 or 5 of them into my recipe. The tinga tacos came out a bit too hot for my taste but they were still delicious. Start with one or two and adjust accordingly.
    • Feel free to add different spices. I stuck to tradition.
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