Jackfruit Sliders

Serves

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

8 minutes

Ingredients

8 whole wheat dinner buns
For the jackfruit:
  ½ cup (225 g) ketchup
  ¼ tsp onion powder
  ¼ tsp garlic powder
  1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  1 tsp maple syrup
  2 tbsp vegan BBQ sauce
  3 cloves garlic, crushed
  1 ¼ tsp mild chili powder& salt and pepper, to taste
  14 oz (400 g) young jackfruit in brine (canned, boxed, or fresh)
  1 small onion
  1 tsp avocado oil
For the coleslaw:
  6 cups (600 g) shredded coleslaw mix from store (grated greens, red cabbage, grated carrots)
  ¼ cup (60 ml) avocado oil
  ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
  2 cloves garlic, minced
  1 tbsp maple syrup
  salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup (25 g) chopped cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

478

Fats

16 g

Protein

10 g

Carbs

59 g

Instructions

  • In small bowl, combine ketchup, onion powder, garlic powder, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, BBQ sauce, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  • Drain jackfruit and shred with fork into medium-sized bowl. Slice onions, place into same bowl, then set aside.
  • Blend avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, crushed garlic, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in blender until smooth. Put coleslaw mixture into large bowl. Pour dressing over coleslaw and mix well. Set aside.
  • In frying pan, heat 1 teaspoon avocado oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and jackfruit for 1 to 2 minutes, until onions start to soften. Pour in ketchup and spice sauce. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until jackfruit is heated through.
  • Serve hot jackfruit on bun topped with tablespoon of coleslaw. Serve 2 sliders per plate with small bowl of coleslaw.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.