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  • Makes 6 sandwiches (3 cups filling + 2 cups slaw)

Jackfruit has a meaty texture that soaks up flavors from an easy homemade barbecue sauce to make this classic-style sandwich. Shredded broccoli and mashed avocado make for a creamy, crunchy slaw.

Note: Canned jackfruit can be full of sodium. Check labels and select the brand with the lowest amount of sodium, or look for frozen jackfruit and thaw before using.

Ingredients

  • ½ of a small avocado, seeded and peeled
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 3 cups shredded broccoli slaw mix
  • ¼ cup sliced scallions (green onions)
  • 1⅓ cups no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 3 pitted whole dates
  • 1½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 14-oz. can green jackfruit, rinsed, drained, and chopped
  • 1 cup cooked farro
  • 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted

Instructions

  1. For slaw, in a large bowl mash together avocado and lime juice. Add broccoli slaw mix and scallions; stir to combine. Cover and let stand while preparing filling.
  2. For filling, in a blender combine the next six ingredients (through pepper). Cover and blend until smooth. Pour into a medium saucepan. Stir in jackfruit and farro. Cover and heat through over medium, stirring occasionally.
  3. Spoon jackfruit mixture into buns. Top with slaw.

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Rosemary3 months ago
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I enjoyed this. Never had jackfruit before. Nice treat for 4th of July.

Alex4 months ago
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I subbed brown rice and it was delicious. I will shred the jackfruit next time before adding it to the skillet! And I’d recommend doubling the recipe. Delicious!

Sherry1 year ago
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I am new to a plant based diet and this was my first recipe. I loved it! THANK YOU!

Allyson2 years ago
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This is a easy recipe to make and is delicious. I used 1 date so it wasn’t too sweet. The sauce doesn’t remind me of a traditional bbq, but it is very good with the slaw on top! The flavors are very complimentary.

Teri Persico2 years ago
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Three pitted dates equals 48 Grams of SUGAR. Albeit natural but not sure I want any…can I leave them out? I noticed in cookbook FOK uses lots of of maple syrup…that’s sugar too. I am pre-diabetic so think this is not a good thing but can someone confirm? Additionally, the last time I did a raw foods awhile back the smoothies called for dates and I started putting on lots of weight…I am wanting to take weight off.

MaryEllen Bunce2 years ago
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Might I suggest you look into PCRM and their diabetes program. It’s a more targeted approach. It will also help you to understand why sugar isn’t the source of diabetes.

Rose Mary Heidenreich2 years ago
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It looks delicious

A S2 years ago
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The recipe for the broccoli slaw do you have it or can I find it somewhere without buying it from the store?

Terry4 months ago
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You could use cabbage slaw.

Karen Sher2 years ago
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I buy organic broccoli slaw at Trader Joe’s!

Rachel2 years ago
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What can I sub for farro?

coley1 year ago
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Brown rice

Kathy1 year ago
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I substituted barley. Was good.

Hope2 years ago
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I was wondering the same thing. Mayne quinoa or brown rice?

Tell1rst2 years ago
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This was so delish!!! I added a bit more garlic and some chipotle for extra kick and we devoured it! Mouth watering good.

Kaye2 years ago
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The recipes should be one for the slaw and one for the jackfruit. Combined as it is here is slightly confusing.

Dawn2 years ago
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Jackfruit comes in a can; you don’t need a recipe for that. Broccoli slaw can be chopped or grated broccoli with cabbage & carrot, & maybe onion if you like it.

Kerry Brown2 years ago
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I agree. I find this a lot with FOK recipes.

G C2 years ago
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Jackfruit is so tasty and works really well with BBQ flavors. We added an extra clove of garlic and used 2 tsp chili powder for a bit more punch.

Courtney Davison4 months ago
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Hi Rochelle,
Cooked bulgur should work fine in place of farro. If you do give it a try, please let us know how it turns out.
Thanks!

Courtney, editor
Forks Over Knives

Rochelle Krieghoff4 months ago
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Can I substitute bulgar #2 for the farro? Thank you!

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