Yes, vegan carnitas exist. And they’re delicious
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Jocelyn Ramirez has been at the forefront of L.A.’s vegan Mexican food movement with Todo Verde, her catering company and Smorgasburg stand. Both are currently on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic; for now, Ramirez hosts online cooking classes in their place.
In April, Ramirez released her first cookbook, “La Vida Verde,” which features one of her most beloved dishes: jackfruit carnitas. It’s perfect for meat lovers and meat-free eaters, and both camps often react with I-can’t-believe-it’s-not-meat glee. They come with a delicious smoky salsa too.
Vegan Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos
Time 45 minutes
Yields Serves 4 to 6
Smoky Salsa de Chipotle
Time 30 minutes
Yields Makes about 3 cups
Last year, Ramirez shared her chilaquiles with us too.
Vegan Chilaquiles
Time 20 minutes
Yields Serves 6 to 8
Vegan Chipotle Crema
Time 10 minutes
Yields Makes about 1 ¼ cups
Charred Salsa Verde
Time 30 minutes
Yields Makes about 4 cups.
Vegan Queso Fresco
Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Yields Makes about 1 cup
Read more about vegan Mexican food in LA here:
Southern California is home to a groundswell of Mexican plant-based and vegan cooking.
