Jackfruit Mole Lettuce Tacos with Mexican Cauliflower Rice

For the tacos

Ingredients:

2 dried ancho chiles 

1 (28-oz.) can unsalted whole tomatoes

1 cup chopped yellow onion 

1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds 

3 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 

1/4 cup raisins 

1/4 cup unsalted vegetable stock 

1 tablespoon ground cumin 

1 tablespoon canned adobo sauce 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

2 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce 

3 garlic cloves, smashed 

2 7 ounce packages Organic Jackfruit, unseasoned and shredded

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 

2 limes, cut into wedges 

Hydroponic Bibb lettuce leaves, washed well

Directions:

1. Place ancho chiles in a bowl; cover with water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain; remove and discard stems and seeds. 

2. Process seeded chiles, tomatoes, onion, almonds, chocolate, raisins, stock, cumin, sauce, cinnamon, chipotle chiles, and garlic in a food processor or Vitamix until smooth.

3. Place shredded Jackfruit in a slow cooker. Add tomato mixture. Cover and cook on low 8 hours. 

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reserve 2 cups sauce for another use in a mason jar. 

5. Serve the Mole Jackfruit with Bibb lettuce leaves, cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy!

For the Cauliflower Rice 

Ingredients:

1 package riced Cauliflower (you can easily make your own as well by pulsing cauliflower florets in a goodprocessor)

1 Tablespoon Extra-Light Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Ghee 2 Cloves Garlic, finely minced 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh), you can also substitute using 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste (make sure there’s no added sugar) Salt & Pepper, to taste ½ Cup vegetable stock Fresh Cilantro Leaves, for garnish 

Directions:

1. Heat the oil and ghee in a large skillet over high heat and add in the garlic; sauté for 1 minute.

2. Add in the cauliflower and the vegetable stock and mix well. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.

3. Stir in the tomatoes or tomato paste and season the mixture with salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 5-10 minutes.

4. Remove the cauliflower rice from the heat and garnish with cilantro. Serve alongside Jackfruit Mole Tacos or any Mexican style dish you would like. Enjoy!

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