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Sweet and Sour Jackfruit Recipe

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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 kcal

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

Instructions
 

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