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BBQ Jackfruit

These BBQ jackfruit sandwiches are loaded with BBQ flavor and the texture of shredded jackfruit makes for an amazing shredded meat substitute.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 339 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz can green/unripe jackfruit packed in water
  • 2 teaspoons olive or avocado oil
  • ⅓ cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • ½ Tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • burger buns and coleslaw, for topping

Instructions

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  1. Drain jackfruit and break apart pieces by hand until it's shredded and resembles pulled meat.
  2. Heat a medium/large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of oil. Once hot, add onion and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Season with a little salt and pepper and stir occasionally so the garlic doesn't burn.
  3. While onions and garlic are cooking, combine BBQ spices (paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt and cayenne pepper) in a small bowl.
  4. Add shredded jackfruit and spices into the skillet. Toss well to combine. Turn heat to low and let jackfruit cook for 1-2 minutes with the spices before adding BBQ sauce. Coat jackfruit in the sauce and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until jackfruit is warm throughout.
  5. For sandwiches, serve warm on a bun with coleslaw.

Notes

  • Primal Kitchen
  • Store-bought BBQ sauce options: I like Primal Kitchen and Annie's BBQ sauce. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion (no bun) Calories 339kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 507mg (21%) Potassium 252mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion (no bun)
Calories 339kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 507mg 21%
Potassium 252mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.