20 oz young green jackfruit (565 g), 2 cans, in brine or water
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup vegetable stock (240 mL)
¾ cup vegan bbq sauce (215 g)
red onion, sliced, to serve
tomato, sliced, to serve
lettuce, to serve
4 buns burger bun, to serve
Nutrition Info
Calories 695
Fat 22g
Carbs 112g
Fiber 4g
Sugar 29g
Protein 9g
How to Make It
1. Step
Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
2. Step
Drain and rinse the jackfruit, then cut the jackfruit into smaller pieces, removing the core.
3. Step
Add the olive oil, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper to a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté until the onions are tender and become translucent.
4. Step
Add the jackfruit, chili powder, paprika, cumin, liquid smoke, salt, pepper, and liquid smoke, and stir.
5. Step
Add the vegetable stock, cover, and cook another 10-15 minutes, until the jackfruit is soft enough that it can be mashed.
6. Step
Mash the jackfruit with potato masher or a couple of forks, until it looks pulled or shredded.
7. Step
Spread an even layer of pulled jackfruit across a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
8. Step
Bake for 25 minutes.
9. Step
Remove from oven and pour over the vegan BBQ sauce and stir to combine.
10. Step
Place back in the oven for 10 more minutes.
11. Step
Build your burger, top with dressings of your choice.
