Vegan Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwiches

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 8

Ingredients

For the Barbecue Jackfruit:

2 cans young green jackfruit in water or brine (not in syrup)

1 white or yellow onion, sliced thin

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon each: paprika and cumin

1 teaspoon each: chili powder and garlic powder

1-2 cups barbecue sauce of choice

8 buns of choice

For the coleslaw:

4 cups shredded cabbage, or one bag

1 shredded carrot

1/2-1 teaspoon maple syrup

2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise

Pinch of salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prep the coleslaw by mixing together the ingredients and seasoning to taste. Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Sauté the onion slices in a tablespoon or two of olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat until the onion is fairly soft and translucent.

Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Remove from the can and slice the jackfruit from the core to the end, lengthwise. Doing this allows the jackfruit to shred properly.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until just becoming browned. Next, add the jackfruit and cook for another minute or two. Then, add the paprika, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder.

Using a potato masher, mash the jackfruit until it resembles shredded meat. Stir in 1 cup of barbecue sauce and simmer until it is completely warmed through. Add more sauce if necessary to obtain your desired consistency.

Serve with coleslaw and buns of choice.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1 sandwich, Calories: 268kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 345mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g

Recipe adapted from: delishknowledge.com