These indulgent dishes might look like meat and taste like meat, but dont be fooled! Jackfruit, a tropical fruit native to Asia that resembles pulled pork, is becoming one of the most popular meat alternatives for vegans, vegetarians and anyone whos looking to lead a healthier lifestyle. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below
Doused in a homemade sauce and slow-cooked until tender, BBQ jackfruit is the ultimate vegan recipe that would turn even the biggest meat lover into a convert.
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- Jackfruit Smoothie.
- Jackfruit Hash.
- Jackfruit Pancake.
- Jackfruit Rice Pudding.
- Jackfruit Shake.
- BBQ Jackfruit Pizza.
- Jackfruit Pot Pie.
- Jackfruit Stuffed Sweet Potato.
22+ Delicious Vegan Jackfruit Recipes
Try these carnivore-approved vegan jackfruit recipes for dinner or during your next BBQ! Everyone will love these mouth-watering meals. The following jackfruit kebabs are a crowd-pleasing addition to any cookout and so easy to make!
Prep: 10min
Total: 25min
Serving Size: ¼ recipe
Nutrition Facts: calories 198 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 1 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Saturated Fat 0 grams saturated fat, servingSize ¼ recipe, Sodium 368 milligrams sodium, Sugar 34 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 0 grams unsaturated fat
Ingredients:
- 1 can jackfruit in brine (400 g), drained
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (120 g)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 cup button mushrooms (100 g)
Instruction:
- Toss the rinsed jackfruit in BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Cut all of the veggies into 1-inch pieces, then get a couple of skewers.
- Assemble to your preferences, alternating between the components to create a beautiful pattern!
- Grill until the veggies are tender and everything has grill marks, turning once halfway through.
BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich
These BBQ jackfruit sandwiches are the ultimate party dish. Prep the components ahead of time, and heat the jackfruit and assemble the sandwiches right before serving!
Prep: 15min
Total: 50min
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 chipotle peppers + 2 tablespoons of sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 (20-ounce) can un-ripe jackfruit, drained
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- ½ tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slider buns or 6 hamburger buns
- Desired fixings: pickles (mustard, serrano peppers, etc.)
Instruction:
- Make the BBQ sauce: In a food processor, blend the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, mustard, paprika, cumin, and a few grinds of pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the jackfruit by pulling shredding the pieces with your hands (see photo), discarding any harder pieces of the core. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil to medium heat. Add the sliced onion and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes, turning down the heat as necessary. Next, add the shredded jackfruit and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If necessary, add a splash of water to keep it from sticking to the pan. Stir in the 1/2 cup water and half of the BBQ sauce. Turn the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the cover and stir in half of the remaining BBQ sauce, reserving the rest for serving.
- Make the slaw: In a medium-large bowl, combine the cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and pinches of salt and pepper.
- Serve the sliders with the jackfruit, the remaining BBQ sauce, the slaw, and desired fixings.
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