Smoky Jackfruit Sandwich

The Smoky Jackfruit Sandwich is a hearty and flavorful vegan delight that combines tender, shredded jackfruit with a rich barbecue sauce, served between toasted buns. This dish offers a satisfying smoky flavor profile that's perfect for any BBQ lover looking for a plant-based option.

Smoky Jackfruit Sandwich
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
360 kcal

Ingredients

  • young green jackfruit in water - 400 grams
  • olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • onion, finely chopped - 1 medium (about 150 grams)
  • garlic, minced - 2 cloves
  • smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
  • ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
  • black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • barbecue sauce - 100 grams
  • whole wheat hamburger buns - 2
  • pickles, sliced - for topping
  • fresh coleslaw - for topping (optional)

Steps

  1. Drain and rinse the young green jackfruit. Remove the core and seeds, then shred the jackfruit pieces with your fingers or a fork to achieve a pulled texture.
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the shredded jackfruit, smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the barbecue sauce to the skillet and mix well. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. While the jackfruit mixture simmers, toast the hamburger buns until golden brown.
  7. Once the jackfruit is heated through and well-coated in the barbecue sauce, assemble the sandwiches by placing a generous portion of the smoky jackfruit on the bottom half of each bun.
  8. Top with pickles and coleslaw if desired, then place the top half of the bun on each sandwich.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your Smoky Jackfruit Sandwich!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 360
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Carbs: 55 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
  • Low in saturated fat, making it heart-healthy.

Tags

AmericanVeganBBQ