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Sweet and Sour Jackfruit Recipe

This vegan sweet and sour jackfruit features tender, caramelized fruit tossed in a sticky, zingy sauce with colorful veggies. Zero guilt, maximum drama.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans 20 oz young green jackfruit in brine, drained and shredded
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 bell pepper red or yellow, sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water slurry
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds and chopped scallions

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it smells like you know what you’re doing.
  2. Toss in onion, bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes until just tender—like your last relationship.
  3. Add shredded jackfruit and let it brown slightly, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally like the multitasker you are.
  4. Stir in pineapple, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and tomato paste. Mix it all like you’re stirring tea on Instagram.
  5. Let everything simmer for 5 minutes, then add cornstarch slurry. Stir constantly until sauce thickens up like good mascara.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if you’re feeling fancy.
  7. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or your favorite carb blanket.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: c
  • Total Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 4 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin C: 28% DV
  • Iron: 12% DV
  • Potassium: 14% DV
  • Vitamin A: 10% DV
  • Magnesium: 11% DV

Additional Notes & Tips

  • Swap maple syrup with agave or brown sugar if you're out—no shame.
  • Add chili flakes if your taste buds are feeling brave and reckless.
  • For next-level crunch, toss in cashews or water chestnuts.
  • This reheats like a dream—because leftovers are your real soulmate.
  • Bonus: Looks great in meal prep containers, even if you're just flexing on coworkers.
Now go make this and show the jackfruit who’s boss. Spoiler: it’s you.