BBQ Jackfruit Sweet Potatoes (Printer View)

Jackfruit in smoky barbecue sauce, loaded in baked sweet potatoes and finished with crunchy slaw for a tasty plant-based meal.

# Components:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed

→ BBQ Jackfruit

02 - 2 cans (14 oz each) young green jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (vegan, gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
11 - Salt, to taste

→ Slaw

12 - 2 cups shredded red or green cabbage
13 - 1 small carrot, grated
14 - 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
15 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
18 - Sliced green onions
19 - Extra barbecue sauce

# Method steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and arrange on a baking tray. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until fully tender.
02 - While sweet potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add drained jackfruit to the skillet, breaking pieces apart with a spoon. Stir in barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar. Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until jackfruit is tender and shreds easily. Use forks to pull jackfruit into shreds. Season with salt.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly and refrigerate until serving.
05 - Slice roasted sweet potatoes open. Fill each with warm BBQ jackfruit, spoon slaw on top, and garnish with cilantro, green onions, and extra barbecue sauce if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find plant-based ingredients
  • Crowd-pleasing and filling main dish
  • Completely vegan and gluten-free with minimal effort
  • Naturally vibrant and beautiful on the table
02 -
  • Totally plant-based and allergy-friendly when you select the right products
  • Jackfruit mimics pulled meat but is low in calories
  • Sweet potatoes add vitamins and fiber for a balanced meal
03 -
  • Massage the jackfruit gently between your fingers before cooking to make sure it all shreds easily.
  • Never skip simmering with sauce for at least fifteen minutes as that is what infuses every bite with smoky richness. Season each layer as you go for maximum flavor.

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