Hibiscus Tacos (Vegan Tacos de Jamaica)

Name: Hibiscus Tacos (Vegan Tacos de Jamaica)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Caribbean, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers (aim for whole flowers, not cut, 165 g); 1 medium white onion (divided); ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lime (juiced); 1 Tbsp oil (15 mL); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 Tbsp chipotle sauce (from a jar of adobo peppers); ½ tsp each salt and pepper; 6 small tortillas (use corn tortillas for gluten-free option); Optional toppings: pineapple, jalapeno, avocado, sour cream

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Switch things up this Taco Tuesday by trying hibiscus tacos! Otherwise known as tacos de Jamaica, they feature flowers from the hibiscus plant. This recipe is a fun way to make vegan tacos (and reduces food waste since you can save the scraps from your tea)!

Updated at: Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:11:11 GMT