Description
Delicious vegan BBQ jackfruit stuffed sweet potatoes that are perfect for meal prep and can be made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot too!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans young green jackfruit in water or brine
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them several times with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, drain and rinse the canned jackfruit. Remove any tough core pieces and pull the jackfruit apart with your fingers or two forks to create a shredded texture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded jackfruit, BBQ sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and cumin. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes too dry, add a splash of water.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, cut them open lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork.
- Top each sweet potato with the BBQ jackfruit mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure to rinse the jackfruit well to remove any brine or canned flavor.
- For a quicker version, you can microwave the sweet potatoes for 8-10 minutes instead of baking.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for meal prep throughout the week.
- For an Instant Pot version, cook the sweet potatoes on high pressure for 15 minutes with 1 cup of water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jackfruit, vegan, bbq, sweet potatoes, plant-based, meal prep
