Vegan Jackfruit Stir-Fry with Peanuts Recipe
Because weeknight dinners shouldn’t feel like a punishment or involve 43 ingredients you can’t pronounce—meet your new plant-based superhero.
This Vegan Jackfruit Stir-Fry with Peanuts brings bold flavor, savory heat, and a satisfying crunch that puts takeout to shame, darling.
You’ll get juicy jackfruit working overtime as the meatless star, soaking up umami like it’s being paid by the bite.
Toss in crispy veggies and roasted peanuts, and it’s basically dinner with benefits—fast, flavorful, and surprisingly drama-free.
One pan, 30 minutes, zero regrets—and yes, it pairs fabulously with wine and your favorite sarcastic playlist.
Vegan Jackfruit Stir-Fry with Peanuts Recipe
This Vegan Jackfruit Stir-Fry with Peanuts is a spicy-sweet, protein-packed, wok-fired miracle that’s ready in under 30 minutes flat.
Ingredients
- 2 20-oz cans young green jackfruit in brine, drained and shredded
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup snap peas
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free vibes
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon chili paste adjust to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooked jasmine rice or noodles for serving
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prep jackfruit: Rinse, drain, and shred jackfruit with forks. Remove any seeds because no one wants surprises.
- Heat oil: Add sesame oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant and fabulous—about 1 minute.
- Cook jackfruit: Add shredded jackfruit. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until slightly crispy and golden like your vacation tan.
- Add veggies: Stir in bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas. Cook another 5 minutes. Veggies should stay crisp—no soggy drama here.
- Make sauce: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and chili paste. Pour over stir-fry. Stir to coat every beautiful bite.
- Finish it: Add peanuts. Cook 2 more minutes until everything’s heated through and irresistible.
- Serve it up: Scoop over rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds because you’re fancy like that.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 40% DV
- Iron: 12% DV
- Magnesium: 14% DV
- Vitamin A: 15% DV
- Potassium: 16% DV
Additional Notes & Tips
- Add mushrooms or baby corn for more veggie drama.
- Swap rice for quinoa if you’re feeling extra wholesome.
- Meal prep it for the week—it reheats like a dream and steals lunchroom attention.
- Use sriracha instead of chili paste for a hotter twist.
