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BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches from Cook the Pantry – dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes!

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Update 10/28/15: Congratulations to Natalie T. She is the randomly selected winner of the Cook the Pantry Giveaway. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to enter and congratulations again to Natalie!

Every once in awhile I like to save some money and “shop” from my pantry for a week instead of heading out to the grocery store. I generally will still buy a few fresh ingredients to round things out, but I try to keep it simple. Not only does this save us some money, but it also makes dinner time quicker and easier! If this sounds like something you would like to try, I’ve got the perfect cookbook for you!! Robin Robertson’s new cookbook, Cook the Pantry; Vegan Pantry-to-Plate Recipes in 20 Minutes (or Less!). Did you catch that last part? 20 minutes or less! I’m pretty sure that is something we could all get on board with! I made her BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches the other day, and to say they were a HUGE hit would be an understatement! Keep reading for this amazing recipe and to find out how you can WIN your very own copy of this new book.

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Robin Robertson

Robin Robertson (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) has been a restaurant chef, caterer, cooking instructor and food writer. In her free time (ha!) she has authored over 20 cookbooks. A few of my favorites are Quick Fix Vegan, Vegan on the Cheap, and The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Book. In this new book, Cook the Pantry,  Robin teaches us how to use what we already have on hand to make quick and easy, healthy and delicious, meals. Some of you may be thinking “My pantry and freezer are bare, I have nothing on hand.” That’s okay, too, because in the very first chapter, Pantry Perfect Cooking, Robin tells us how to stock our pantry, freezer and fridge and how to maintain it. You will never again need to reach for that takeout menu! Now you can create your very own meals in less time than it takes to wait for the delivery guy…guaranteed to be healthier and yummier too!

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Inside Cook The Pantry

Let’s take a look inside at the other chapters:

Soups, Stews, and Chilis – Chipotle Corn Chowder, Tortilla Soup, Everyone’s Favorite Black Bean Chili

Salad Savvy – Five-Minute Couscous Salad, Asian Noodle Salad w/ Peanut Dressing, Taco Salad w/ Corn & Black Bean Salsa

Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches – Artichoke Muffaleta Po’ Boys, White Bean & Spinach Quesadillas, Jalapeño-Hummus Pizza, and of course these BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches

Stovetop Suppers – Cheesy Grits & Greens w/ Smoky Mushrooms, Layered Tortilla Skillet, Jerk Tempeh w/ Coconut Quinoa

Pantry Pasta Plus – Giardiniera Mac and Cheese, Penne & Broccoli w/ Red Bell Pepper-Walnut Sauce, Rotini w/ Creamy Pumpkin Sauce & Walnuts

Sweet Treats – Easy as Chocolate Pie, Ginger-Walnut Rum Balls, Pecan Pie Squares

Drooling yet???

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What is Jackfruit?

I have been meaning to try jackfruit for years. Years! That is not an exaggeration! I have no idea what my holdup was, but when I saw these BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches were okayed by Robin to share with you today, I KNEW what I’d be making. Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that can be used in sweet or savory dishes. In savory dishes, it’s the young green unripe fruit that is used. It has a unique texture that shreds easily when cooked, making it the perfect stand-in for dishes normally made with shredded pork or chicken. Friends, my hubby who isn’t really on the plant based bandwagon had TWO of these huge sandwiches in record time. All three of my kids gobbled them down too. Jackfruit contains lots of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A, B vitamins, potassium, iron and more! And, of course, it contains NO saturated fats or cholesterol.

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I’m so glad I made a more than double batch of these. I’ll be having more leftovers today! Yum!

BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches

You guys are  going to love these BBQ Jack Sandwiches. If you try them please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!

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BBQ Jack Sandwiches
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
17 mins
 
Robin says, "Look for canned water-packed jackfruit in Asian markets or well-stocked supermarkets (do not get the kind packed in syrup). If jackfruit is unavailable, substitute your choice of chopped seitan, steamed crumbled tempeh, chopped mushrooms, or reconstituted TVP or Soy Curls.
Course: Entree, Sandwiches
Cuisine: dairy free, soy free, vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 328 kcal
Author: Robin Robertson
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the jackfruit and chiles and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the barbecue sauce, tamari, mustard, paprika, liquid smoke, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, to heat through and blend the flavors, about 8 minutes.
  5. Mix well, adding a little water if the mixture is too dry.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
  7. When ready to serve, spoon the mixture onto the rolls and serve hot.
Recipe Notes

~Recipe reprinted with permission from Robin Roberson and Vegan Heritage Press.

 

 

Nutrition Facts
BBQ Jack Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 1257mg 52%
Potassium 171mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 26g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin A 9%
Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 23%
Iron 14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Now it’s your turn to start making some amazing, yet easy, meals! Click below to enter to win your very own copy of Cook the Pantry by Robin Roberston. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and will run through October 28, 2015. The winner will be notified by e-mail. Good luck!

*Update 10/28/15: This giveaway is now closed. The winner has been selected and notified. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to enter.

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If you just can’t wait to see if you’ve won and want to guarantee yourself a copy, you can order the book here:  Cook the Pantry by Robin Robertson.

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Photo used with permission from Robin Robertson and Vegan Heritage Press.

More Delicious Meatless Sandwiches to Love:

Meatless Mexican Sloppy Joes

Meatless Mexican Sloppy Joes

Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Vegan Chickpea Salad

Portobello Sliders

Love & Lemons Portobello Sliders

 

Cook the Pantry BBQ Jack Sandwiches

 

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  1. Love that you can make these without having to go back to the store! I usually have all the ingredients on hand. Plus I go to the store at least 5 times a week. I don’t want to go again! I will have to see if I can find some jack fruit!

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    • LOL! I am the same way. I just got back from the store a few minutes ago and I was just there yesterday! (and two days ago, etc. HA!).

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  8. Yess, very drooling!! 😀
    But I never heard of Jack Fruit before, to be honest. It sounds almost as cool as rocket, hahaa
    Maybe I should make a Jack Fruit Rocket Salad one day!!

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  9. Jenn, you make those sandwiches look ridiculously delicious! I have no choice but to get a can of jackfruit and try them.

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    • Thank you, Gin! And they are ridiculously delicious! No choice…go make them! 🙂

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    • Yup! I might experiment with throwing it all in a crockpot to keep them warm! Thanks for pinning, Mary!

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    • Oh, yes, I forgot about that. I always have one of those huge canisters of nooch! Good luck, Patience!

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  14. I’m not very familiar with this fruit and this sounds like a super delicious way t use it. (I always have rice in the pantry!)

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    • Thanks, Sina! Now that I’m comfortable with jackfruit, I’ll be trying lots of things with it. I’d like to try your sandwiches too…they look so good and I love having different variations of recipes I love.

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  16. I would dearly love to get hold of some Jack Fruit. I have searched high and low here and have only found the sweetened version in a can. When I do eventually get some I will be going Jack Fruit crazy!
    This recipe looks great and so does the book. It’s fabulous that the recipes are all under 20 minutes!

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  17. This looks and sounds amazing, Jenn. I had no idea jackfruit comes in a can. 20 minutes or less and from the pantry sounds like my kind of cooking, especially since we live remotely and don’t always have the opportunity to drive to the shops as often as we need to…

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    • I always have no less than three bags of lentils in my pantry at all times! Love them! Good luck, Dini!

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  21. Though I’m not a vegeteren at all I would die for these tasteful looking sandwiches! Seems like a perfect challenging recipe 🙂

    Thanks for sharing!

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    • You don’t need to be a vegetarian to enjoy these sandwiches! Use the bbq sauce you enjoy the most and you will love these!

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    • Truly! And honestly, you can probably get away with even less. Such a quick, easy, and delicious meal!

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  29. Ive tried jackfruit a few times. The first was when someone else made it and I was not a fan of the consistency, it was too mushy/soft/slimy for me. But the second time I made it, and I marinated it then put it on a cookie sheet and baked it until it was crispy and kind of dried out. I really liked it like that! It’s so versatile, I just need it to be baked to get the right consistency! I actually have a recipe on my list for the blog with this method, I should revisit it soon!

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    • Hmmm, mine wasn’t soft or slimy at all. It actually had a little bit of a bite left, which I liked. Maybe it was the brand? And did you get the unripe green jackfruit? You could always use one of the subs Robin suggests. I happen to think cauliflower would make an awesome sub too!

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  32. One thing that is always in my pantry is whole wheat pasta. It is a quick meal option when pressed for time or dinner ideas.

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  35. I keep jars of dried beans and legumes on display on my open shelves both as staples and as decoration. Lots of varieties so very colorful and eye-catching, as well as nourishing and delicious!

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  36. I ALWAYS have dried legumes in my pantry. I cook up mounds of beans and freeze them in 1 1/2 cup portions. I have beans whenever I need them!

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  39. I LOVE BBQ jackfruit. I have a bbq jack recipe on my blog from last year and it’s a favorite in my house. I need to order some jackfruit from Amazon and make some this weekend! Thanks, Jenn.

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    • I know, there are recipes for these all over, Linda. I can’t believe I haven’t tried them until now! I’ll have to check out your recipe too. Love trying new variations on things I love.

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  40. I always have a few cans of beans, diced tomatoes and pasta sauce as well as different pasta shapes. I also currently have 4 cans of Jackfruit in my pantry!!

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    • Sounds like you need these sandwiches in your life, Gloria!! I am going to be stocking jackfruit for sure from now on!! And yes, always beans and canned tomatoes in my pantry as well! Good luck!

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    • Oh yes, vinegar! I could drink vinegar, I love it so much! 🙂 And I never want to run out of canned tomatoes either!

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  42. I always have ginger on hand. Liquid, Fresh, Powdered, Candied, Dried. Love love ginger!

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    • Hi, Janel! I have to say olives are the one thing I almost never have in my pantry…much to my husband’s and son’s dismay. They love them, I can’t stand them. There is an awesome paella recipe in the book that calls for olives. It’s actually on the front cover which you can see in this post. You would love it! Good luck!

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