20-Minute BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches
Make quick, hearty BBQ jackfruit sandwiches with smoky-sweet BBQ jackfruit ‘pulled pork’ and shredded cabbage—a satisfying, budget-friendly, vegan meal perfect for lunch or dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 492kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil
- ½ small yellow onion diced
- ½ small green bell pepper diced
- 15 ounces of canned jackfruit drained
- ¼ to ½ cup of BBQ sauce (depending on your sauce preference)
- 4 buns or 8 slices of bread
- Shredded red cabbage
Instructions
- Using your fingers, shred the jackfruit and remove any tough pieces.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Once heated, add the onion and bell pepper and saute until they become tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add in the jackfruit and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, adding the BBQ sauce halfway through.
- Serve ¼ of the prepared jackfruit onto each bun half or bread slice topped with the red cabbage and another slice of bread or bun.
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Notes
- Use the right jackfruit: Use young green jackfruit in water (or brine if rinsed thoroughly) for the correct flavor/texture. Ripe jackfruit or jackfruit in syrup will be too sweet.
- For crispier jackfruit: Let it cook undisturbed for a while to sear. Alternatively, spread the cooked BBQ jackfruit across a pan and bake at 400F/200C for 15-20 minutes.
- Make it in advance: This vegan pulled pork will taste even better on day two once the flavors have a chance to meld.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 1781mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 7100IU | Vitamin C: 368mg | Calcium: 409mg | Iron: 8mg
