Simple Recipes For Jackfruit

This easy jackfruit curry is a comforting and hearty vegan meal that's packed full of flavor and great for a weeknight dinner. The jackfruit helps to add a 'meaty' texture, absorbing the flavors of the rich, creamy sauce.

Who's in the mood for some comfort food? I certainly am, as always. That's where this jackfruit curry comes in handy. I've been making this recipe for a

Regardless, I'm excited that it's finally here. And if you're a fan of hearty comfort foods like myself, I totally recommend you give this one a go! I think it's my favorite vegan jackfruit recipe yet.

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For this recipe, we're making a homemade spice blend using peppercorns, cumin seeds, chili flakes and coriander seeds which is just packed with so much flavor, especially when paired with simple aromatics (like garlic, onion and ginger).

This jackfruit recipe uses fresh tomatoes which create a lot of depth when cooked down to a thick sauce. And the addition of coconut milk makes for a creamy, rich sauce which pairs incredibly well with the jackfruit.

Serve this jackfruit curry for a weeknight dinner, paired with vegan naan, and you'll want to go back to this recipe over and over again!

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Jackfruit is a fruit variety that grows in Asia, Africa and South America. When ripe, jackfruit has a fresh, subtly sweet flavor.

Young jackfruit, however, is neutral in flavor. This is the variety that you find in cans in grocery stores. The texture is chewy and 'meaty', resembling that of pulled pork or chicken.

Start by making the spice blend. Use a mortar and pestle to lightly crush the peppercorns, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and chili flakes until thoroughly combined and smelling incredible.

Jackfruit Curry (stovetop & Instant Pot!)

If you don't have one, you can alternatively whir the spices together in your blender or a coffee grinder. But it's a handy little tool to have!

Next, heat some olive oil in a large non-stick pan or skillet over a medium heat. Add the spice blend and a couple of bay leaves. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring around once every minute, until fragrant. Discard the bay leafs.

Now add the garlic, ginger, onion, and fresh tomatoes. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes have fully softened and broken down.

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Meanwhile, drain the jackfruit and pull apart the strands using your hands or a fork. Then, add it to the pan together with turmeric, dried thyme, paprika and salt. Continue cooking for around 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit starts to crisp up and brown.

Now add coconut milk and vegetable stock. Bring to a light simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring once every couple of minutes, until the sauce is thick and creamy.

This jackfruit curry is a great recipe for meal prep! You can store it in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge, reheating on the stove or in the microwave.

How To Cook Jackfruit

It's also a freezer-friendly meal. To freeze, transfer to freezer-friendly bag, leaving a bit of room for expansion. Freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw fully in the fridge before reheating either in the microwave, or on the stove.

If you love jackfruit, you will love pulled jackfruit to serve in burgers and sandwiches as a pulled pork alternative. Also, be sure to try my wild rice soup with jackfruit for a cozy weeknight meal.

Let me know in the comments: what's your favorite thing to cook with jackfruit? If you give this easy vegan curry recipe a go, be sure to tag me on Instagram (@) so I can see your recreations, and leave your feedback in the comments below together with a star rating.

Vegan Jackfruit Tagine

This easy jackfruit curry is a comforting and hearty vegan meal that's packed full of flavour and great for a weeknight dinner. The jackfruit helps to add a 'meaty' texture, absorbing the flavours of the rich, creamy sauce.

Calories: 350 kcal Carbohydrates: 34 g Protein: 5 g Fat: 25 g Saturated Fat: 19 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g Sodium: 981 mg Potassium: 684 mg Fiber: 5 g Sugar: 5 g Vitamin A: 1412 IU Vitamin C: 16 mg Calcium: 123 mg Iron: 6 mgWhen we were still Midwest dwellers I had the chanceto eat at FuD several times and was most drawn to their faux meat dishes usingjackfruit.

I’d seen jackfruit in Asian stores before and was intimidated by the way it looked. However, I had no idea that its texture lends itself to mocking meat and absorbing just about any flavor you throw its way.

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The only ingredient this recipe requires that’s likely not lying around your pantry is green jackfruit, which can be found at practically any Asian market and onAmazon.

NOTE: Just be sure it’s young green jackfruit in water, not brineor syrup and most certainly not ripe jackfruit. This is key to achieving proper flavor and texture.

To add more flavor and texture to the mix, I include a quick avocado veggie slaw that’s easily prepared while thejackfruit is simmering.

Jackfruit Recipes For Meatless Meals

And for even morehealthy fats and some protein, roasted salted cashews – because who doesn’t want a giant handful of cashews on anything they’re eating? (Shush, Rhonda – just shush.)

Even the novice can make this sandwich. All that’s left to do is sit back and watch your friends marvel at what they’re eating. I’ll never scorn the jackfruit again.

If you try this sandwich, let us know! Take a picture and tag it # on Instagram! We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers!

Pulled Jackfruit Chili

Simple, 30-minute BBQ jackfruit sandwiches that will fool any meat lover! A crunchy, cool avocado slaw and roasted salted cashews add even more texture and flavor. The perfect vegan substitute for pulled pork.

*If you cannot find young jackfruit in water, we would recommend using young jackfruit in brine and rinsing thoroughly. *To roast your own cashews: Toss 1/2 cup cashews in a bit of oil and sea salt and spread on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10-12 minutes, or until roasty, fragrant and slightly golden brown. *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with avocado slaw and roasted cashews and without buns. *Loosely adapted from Blissful Basil.

Serving: 1 servings Calories: 193 Carbohydrates: 27.8 g Protein: 4.6 g Fat: 8.7 g Saturated Fat: 1.6 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4 g Monounsaturated Fat: 5.1 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 1371 mg Potassium: 290 mg Fiber: 7.5 g Sugar: 8.4 g Vitamin A: 4013 IU Vitamin C: 11.35 mg Calcium: 74.49 mg Iron: 1.28 mg

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