Equipment
- stove
Ingredients
BBQ Jackfruit Ingredients
- 15oz can young green jackfruit
- 16 oz high protein super firm tofu
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
- ⅔ cup BBQ sauce, plus more for serving
- ½ cup water or vegetable broth
- salt and pepper, to taste
Dairy-Free Coleslaw Ingredients
- ¼ cup plain unsweetened vegan Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp celery salt
- 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup carrots, shredded
To Serve Ingredients
- 6 gluten free buns
Method
- Start by prepping your jackfruit - this step is important for achieving the best flavor and texture! Pour the jackfruit into a strainer and rinse thoroughly. Transfer to a clean dish towel and squeeze out all excess moisture! This allows the jackfruit to absorb the sauce and seasonings and take on a meaty flavor and texture.
- Use your fingers to pull apart and shred the jackfruit into bite sized pieces. Set aside. Use a box grater to shred your high protein super firm tofu. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of water, vegetable broth or cooking oil to coat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender. Add in the jackfruit and tofu and increase heat to medium high. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, but allowing the edges to brown, and deglazing as needed with a splash of water or broth.
- Add in the seasonings, bbq sauce and water or broth and stir to combine. Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for 15-20 minutes and stirring occasionally, until the liquid has absorbed and the jackfruit mixture is caramelized and juicy.
- While the jackfruit is cooking, prepare your slaw by adding the yogurt, vinegar, maple syrup and celery salt to a bowl and whisking to combine. Add in the cabbage and carrots and use tongs to toss and coat.
- To serve, toast your buns and top with the pulled jackfruit, a drizzle of bbq sauce if desired, and a topping of coleslaw.
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.