Juicy BBQ Jackfruit Sliders: Your New Favorite Cookout Dish

Juicy BBQ Jackfruit Sliders are a guilt-free, plant-based dish perfect for cookouts and quick dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 sliders

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Jackfruit

2 cans Young Green Jackfruit Drained and shredded
1 cup Smoky BBQ Sauce Choose a tangy variety
1 medium Onion Diced
2 cloves Garlic Minced

For the Coleslaw

4 cups Shredded Cabbage Green or purple based on preference
1/2 cup Vegan Mayonnaise Can substitute with cashew cream
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Adjust to taste
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard For flavor
1 tablespoon Sweetener (optional) Maple syrup or agave

For the Assembly

4 buns Slider Buns Vegan preferred

Equipment

Large Skillet
mixing bowl
Toaster

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Drain and rinse young green jackfruit. Shred into strands resembling pulled pork.
Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic.
Add shredded jackfruit and BBQ sauce to skillet. Simmer covered for 20-40 minutes.
Mix coleslaw ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.
Toast slider buns until lightly golden.
Assemble sliders with jackfruit mixture and coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftover jackfruit in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Assemble sliders just before serving to maintain crispness.

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