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Smoky Chipotle Apple Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches You’ll love

Smoky Chipotle Apple Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches

A flavorful and smoky vegetarian pulled jackfruit sandwich with a hint of apple sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (20 oz each) young green jackfruit in water, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 whole wheat buns
  • 1 cup coleslaw (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add jackfruit, apple juice, chipotle peppers, tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  4. Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces and jackfruit shreds easily.
  5. Use a fork to shred the jackfruit into a pulled texture.
  6. Toast buns lightly, then fill with pulled jackfruit and top with coleslaw if desired.

Notes

  • For extra smokiness, add 1/2 tsp liquid smoke.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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