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Vegan BBQ Jackfruit
Are you craving some smoky bbq with great flavor and super tender texture? This vegan BBQ jackfruit is the perfect solution! It goes together quickly and easily using mostly pantry staples!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 358 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 34 ounces of jackfruit in water
- ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- ½ cup of diced onion
- 1 cup of BBQ Sauce
- ½ teaspoon of liquid smoke optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Rinse the jackfruit under cold water. Remove the bottom triangle section of the jackfruit.
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, cajun seasoning, and garlic powder together.
- Toss the jackfruit pieces, minced garlic, and diced onion in the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
- Add the jackfruit mixture to a nonstick pan and cook on medium for 10 minutes.
- Add BBQ sauce and continue to cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove jackfruit mixture from the pan and add to a nonstick baking sheet.
- Place in the oven for 10 minutes.
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Notes
- Drain, rinse and prep the jackfruit. All these steps are key to creating the best flavor in your bbq jackfruit.
- Don’t skip finishing your bbq jackfruit in the oven! This step is what gives it a nice crispy texture that’s more like vegan pulled pork.
- Feel free to experiment with the flavors! Try making it sweeter, spicier, or just as you prefer!
Nutrition Information
Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
766mg
(32%)
Potassium
454mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
535IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 766mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.