5 from 3 votes
15 Minute Vegetarian BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches
Jackfruit BBQ Sandwiches with all of the texture and flavor of classic pulled pork sandwiches without the meat! Follow these 3-step instructions at home to make this vegetarian sandwich recipe with canned, shredded jackfruit. From start to finish, preparing the jackfruit plus assembly takes just 15 minutes! Vegan option included, too!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
213 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- black pepper a few grinds, fresh
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ounce cans young green jackfruit in brine or water, NOT syrup
- 2 Tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1/2 /2 cup BBQ sauce more for serving
The Rest
- 6 Hamburger Bun
- coleslaw
- dill pickles sliced
Instructions
- Stir brown sugar and spices together in a large bowl.
- Drain and rinse the jackfruit, then shred each piece in your hand, breaking up the bases as needed. Toss the jackfruit shreds and pieces (including seeds) with the spice mixture until completely coated.
- Melt the butter or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, spread jackfruit in an even layer and let it cook for 5 minutes to crisp up; don't stir it to encourage browning. Then, stir and let it cook again for 4-5 more minutes until heated through and crisp.
- Remove from heat and toss with the BBQ sauce. Serve on buns with extra sauce, coleslaw, and pickles, as desired.
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Notes
- Additional topping options: avocado, pickled onions, banana peppers, or raw onion.
- Add smashed chickpeas or white beans for added protein.
- Sautee thinly sliced onion before adding the jackfruit mixture for extra onion flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
879mg
(37%)
Potassium
127mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
237IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 879mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 237IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.