BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sliders
Recipe by Tina Gravalos
Ingredients
12
Time
25m
Serves
4
Jackfruit is a super cool fruit that can be made into sweet or savoury dishes. This is an example of a savoury way to make them, pulled sliders! You will be surprised at how similar they are to pulled pork. And, jackfruit can support heart health and help to fight inflammation.
Dinner
Vegan
Meal Prep
Ingredients
2 400ml cans
Young Jackfruit in Brine
1 1/2 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 small
Yellow Onion
1/2 tsp
Sea Salt
1 cup
BBQ Sauce
1/2 cup
Water
1 cup
Red Cabbage
1 cup
Green Cabbage
1 large
Lime
1/4 tsp
Black Pepper
8
Gluten-Free Slider Buns
1/2 cup
Dill Pickles
Instructions
1
In a large bowl, add the jackfruit and break it apart with your hands, discarding any of the core pieces.
2
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Add the onions, ¼ tsp sea salt and sauté for three to four minutes or until they have softened.
3
Stir in the jackfruit, BBQ sauce and water. Lower the heat, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until most of the liquid has absorbed. Occasionally stir. Transfer the BBQ jackfruit to a bowl.
4
While the jackfruit is cooking, prepare the tangy slaw. In a bowl, combine the cabbage, lime juice, ½ tbsp oil, ½ tsp sea salt and pepper. Get in there with your hands to soften the cabbage. Taste and add more lime juice if desired.
5
To assemble the sliders, plate the buns and top each with BBQ jackfruit, tangy slaw and pickles. Enjoy!
6
Notes: Refrigerate the BBQ jackfruit in an airtight container for up to three days.
More Recipes by Tina Gravalos
Tina is a Food Photographer, Recipe Developer & Holistic Nutritionist from Ontario, Canada. She is the founder of Made of Philo where she shares simple recipes with a healthier twist that anyone can whip up. Tina believes that food should be enjoyed no matter where you're at on your wellness journey.
