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Easy Creole Jackfruit Burger

The vegan holy-grail that is jackfruit makes a wonderfully textured and very meaty substitute in this spicy Easy Creole Jackfruit Burger.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Burgers, Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: American, Creole
Servings: 6
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Amanda Logan

Ingredients

Creole Pulled Jackfruit Burger

  • 560 grams / 19.75 oz young jackfruit 2 x 565g cans, drained
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup / 250 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped or crushed
  • 1 Spanish onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil.

Pickled Apple and Fennel

  • fennel bulb washed, cored and finely sliced
  • ½ cup white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon raw caster sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds

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Instructions

  • To make the pickled fennel, place the sliced fennel in a bowl.
  • Bring the vinegar, salt, sugar and mustard seeds to a boil until the sugar has dissolved. 
  • Pour the hot pickling brine over the fennel and set aside. 
  • Drain and rinse the jackfruit pieces. 
  • Cutting from the longest point of each piece, slice the lengthways in to thin strips. 
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan or pot and sautée the Spanish onion and garlic for five minutes. 
  • Meanwhile, combine the cayenne pepper, paprika, oregano, onion powder, salt and sugar in a bowl.
  • Add the spice mix to the onion and garlic and stir for a minute.
  • Add the jackfruit slices and toss to coat in the spices.
  • Add the stock and bring up to a simmer. 
  • Cook for around 25 minutes, breaking the jackfruit up into "shreds" as you go, or until the stock is reduced down to a sauce. 
  • Remove from the heat and add the dijon mustard, stirring through. 
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Slice open the burger buns and smear with a good dollop of vegan mayonnaise. Follow with a handful of rocket or baby spinach. Add a good spoon of pulled jackfruit followed by the pickled fennel to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 906mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1082IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2mg
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