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BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches from Cook the Pantry – dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes!
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.
Robin Robertson
Robin Robertson 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, Â 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!
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???
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.
Don’t miss my recipe for easy vegan BBQ Jackfruit Tacos, too!
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 Jackfruit Sandwiches. If you try them please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!
BBQ Jack Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 (16-ounce) can water-packed jackfruit, drained and shredded or thinly sliced
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped mild or hot green chiles, drained
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 4 sandwich rolls (split and toasted)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the jackfruit and chiles and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the barbecue sauce, tamari, mustard, paprika, liquid smoke, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, to heat through and blend the flavors, about 8 minutes.
- Mix well, adding a little water if the mixture is too dry.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
- When ready to serve, spoon the mixture onto the rolls and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
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.
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: Â Cook the Pantry by Robin Robertson.
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cookingontheweekends says
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!)
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Valentina! Good luck in the giveaway!
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
This sandwich looks amazing, Jenn! 🙂 I absolutely love pulled jackfruit!
Jenn S. says
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.
Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says
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!
Jenn S. says
Amazon, Mel! You can get everything on Amazon! 🙂
Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says
Not from Amazon.ca you can’t! They have some tins in syrup and it’s $64!!!!! We get ripped off here in Canada! I’ve ordered from Amazon.com before and got stung for duty etc. It’s not fair!
Jenn S. says
Oh my gosh, you’re kidding?! That’s crazy! Yeah, totally not worth it then…and very unfair!
Audrey @ Unconventional Baker says
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…
Jenn S. says
It’s a great find, Audrey! I will be stocking up from now on!
Dini @ The Flavor Bender says
I absolutely love Jackfruit! I grew up eating it and wish it was still a staple in my kitchen!
Nowadays, we ALWAYS have chickpeas, lentils, rice and coconut milk in our pantry at all times!
Jenn S. says
I always have no less than three bags of lentils in my pantry at all times! Love them! Good luck, Dini!
spabettie says
hmm, my pantry staples include chickpeas, tahini, and CHOCOLATE.
Jenn S. says
Oooh, chocolate…..good one, Kristina!
Heather S says
I always have soup and noodles 🙂
Jenn S. says
We always have noodles too. When in doubt, do with pasta! 🙂
bbqbastard says
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!
Jenn S. says
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!
Platter Talk says
Where has jackfruit been all my life?! This looks and sounds like an incredible combination!!
Jenn S. says
I know, right?! I can’t believe I waited so long to try it!
The Food Hunter says
sounds like a great book
Jenn S. says
It’s definitely a keeper!
Kelly Page (@TastingPage) says
So many great ideas here. From cooking from the pantry (where I always have beans) to using jackfruit, which I actually just tried in a vegan restaurant and loved. This all looks fabulous!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Kelly! I WISH I had a vegan restaurant around here like that. How awesome!
The Vegan 8 says
20 minutes or less?! Like, truly??! Haha! That sounds amazing….I love quick meals!! Like I said earlier, need to try jackfruit!!
Jenn S. says
Truly! And honestly, you can probably get away with even less. Such a quick, easy, and delicious meal!
karen says
I always have a jar of hot peppers
Jenn S. says
Oooh, that’s a good one!
DJ says
I always have different types of beans for soups and bean dips.
Sydney Anderson says
Olive oil and vingear
Jenn S. says
I always have a variety of vinegars too! Love them all! Thanks, Sydney.