Vegan Jackfruit Burgers (Gluten-Free)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 burgers
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Calories
180 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Vegan Jackfruit Burgers (Gluten-Free)
Description
The recipe starts by draining and rinsing canned young jackfruit to remove brine, then squeezing out excess liquid and breaking it into pieces while discarding hard bits. Onion and yellow bell pepper are cooked in oil or water until softened, then garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika are added for flavor. The jackfruit is added to the pan, seasoned with salt and pepper, and cooked until dry and hot.
Once cooled, walnuts are pulsed in a food processor with black beans, jackfruit mixture, and barbecue sauce until combined but still chunky. Textured vegetable protein is included to provide structure, gluten-free and vegan-friendly. The result is a mixture that forms the basis for patties with varied textures from the smooth bean base, chunky nuts, and shredded jackfruit fibers, infused with smoky and herbal spice notes.
These burgers can be refrigerated for up to five days, reheated or eaten cold on salads and sandwiches, or frozen for up to two months. Suggested substitutions include using chickpeas or other beans instead of black beans, hearts of palm or artichoke as jackfruit alternatives, and potentially soy curls or gluten-free breadcrumbs for textured vegetable protein.
Ingredients
- 1 (20 oz) can jackfruit or about 1 ⅓ cups, young, in brine
- 1 tablespoon oil omit for oil-free diets; use a small splash of water for the saute, if needed, optional
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 small yellow bell pepper chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons thyme dried
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- scant 1 teaspoon sea salt fine, or mineral salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- ½ cup walnut halves raw
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans or 1 ¾ cups cooked black beans, cooked, rinsed and drained well
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 ¼ cups textured vegetable protein dry
Instructions
- First, prepare the jackfruit by draining it and rinsing with water. Place on a lint-free towel. Gather up the ends of the towel, and squeeze it over the sink, removing as much brine as possible. Roughly break up any large pieces with your hands. Feel free to discard any hard bits or seeds. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and preheat a large saute pan over medium heat.
- Cook the onion and bell pepper in oil, if using, for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika to the pan. Stir frequently and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the jackfruit to the pan, and season with salt and pepper. Stirring occasionally, work the seasonings into the jackfruit, and cook for about 5 minutes or until the mixture is dry and hot. Set aside for a few minutes to cool.
- Place walnuts in the bowl of a large food processor. Pulse just 3 or 4 times. Add the black beans, jackfruit mixture, and BBQ sauce. Pulse just until incorporated but still chunky, about 6 or 7 times. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, and use your hands to fold in the TVP.
- Pack the mixture into a ½ cup measuring cup. Dump into your hand, and use your palms to flatten into patties about 3 ½-inches in diameter. Place on a large, parchment-lined baking sheet. You should end up with 8 burgers.
- Bake for 30 to 32 minutes, flipping the patties after 17 minutes. They will be somewhat fragile when piping hot but will firm up as they cool. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings or atop salads or grains.
Notes
- Drain, rinse, and squeeze canned jackfruit to remove brine and improve texture; discard any hard bits or seeds.
- Store prepared burgers in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to two months.
- They can be served warm or cold in salads and sandwiches.
- Substitute black beans with chickpeas, pinto, or kidney beans if desired.
- If jackfruit is unavailable, hearts of palm or artichoke hearts can replace it, ensuring they are rinsed and drained well.
- Textured vegetable protein can be substituted with chopped soy curls and gluten-free panko breadcrumbs; this variation is untested but plausible.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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