Description
Delicious and hearty BBQ jackfruit sandwiches that are perfect for a vegan meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cans young green jackfruit in water or brine, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 whole grain buns
- Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the drained jackfruit to the skillet, breaking it apart with a fork or your hands.
- Stir in the BBQ sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the jackfruit mixture to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- While the jackfruit is baking, prepare the coleslaw if using.
- Once done, remove from the oven and assemble the sandwiches by placing the BBQ jackfruit on the buns and topping with coleslaw if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to use young green jackfruit, not ripe jackfruit.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to your taste.
- These sandwiches can be served with pickles or extra BBQ sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg