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BBQ Jackfruit Bowls | Amazing Vegan Lunch Ideas
When it comes to vegan lunch ideas you cannot go wrong with a balanced bowl. Prepare the ingredients on an off-day, and throw them together to make a balanced lunch any day of the week. Jackfruit has a texture similar to shredded chicken, and absorbs the flavor of whatever you cook it in. The one downside of jackfruit is that it is very low in calories and protein. If you want a bulkier more calorie rich meal, swap out the jackfruit for tempeh or tofu. Cooking instructions are pretty much the same!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 packages of Upton's original jackfruit from Thrive Market or 2 cans of green jackfruit in brine, shredded
- 1 cup vegan BBQ sauce
- 1 bunch kale thinly chopped
- 1 package frozen corn
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- red onion for garnish optional
Roasted sweet potato wedges
- 2 sweet potatoes cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp or less grapeseed oil
Instructions
- Place the jackfruit and BBQ sauce in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir well, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
- While the jackfruit cooks you can steam or sauté the kale and corn. To steam the kale I placed a mesh strainer over the jackfruit and steamed it for 5 minutes while the jackfruit cooked below.
Roasted sweet potato wedges
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with oil, then spread evenly onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until they're tender.
Assemble the bowl
- To assemble the bowl simply fill your tiffin carrier, bowl, or lunch container with a quarter of the BBQ jackfruit, kale, corn, brown rice, and sweet potatoes. Top with some thinly sliced red onion if you'd like.