Vegan Jackfruit Burger by BBC GoodFoods

Vegan Jackfruit Burger

Ingredients:

400g tin jackfruit 5 tbsp ready-made jerk barbecue marinade ¼ red cabbage, shredded 1 carrot, peeled and stripped with a peeler 2 spring onions, finely chopped 5 tbsp vegan mayonnaise 2 vegan burger buns or mini ciabattas, cut in half squeeze fresh lime 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
  2. Rinse and drain the jackfruit and put into a bowl.
  3. Use a fork to shred the pieces into strings.
  4. Add the jerk barbecue marinade and stir to coat.
  5. Cover a baking tray with foil and brush with a little vegetable oil.
  6. Transfer the jackfruit on to the baking tray in a single layer and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the jackfruit has crisped up at the edges and is hot through.
  7. Meanwhile, put the onion, cabbage and carrot in a bowl and mix with enough vegan mayonnaise to make a coleslaw. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Build your burgers with the slaw and barbecue jerk jackfruit and serve.

Preperation: 1hr

Serves: 2