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Spicy Braised Jackfruit & Mushrooms

Get ready for fall with this braised jackfruit and mushroom "meat". This pairs with mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, in pasta, rice and on top of tacos!
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Servings: 4
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Equipment

  • stove

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can jackfruit
  • 8 cremini mushrooms small dice
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • ¼ cup tamari
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¼ cup vegetable stock or water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Drain jackfruit and pull the pieces apart using your fingers. The tougher pieces will soften once cooked.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan fitted with a lid. Add onion and cook for a few minutes. Add in garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • While the onion is cooking, mix spices together in a small bowl. Add in liquids and whisk together.
  • Add mushrooms and jackfruit into the pan and saute for 1-2 minutes. Pour spice mix over and toss until thoroughly coated. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover with the lid. Let the mixture cook for 30 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and cracked pepper and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spicy Braised Jackfruit & Mushrooms
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
148
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
1242
mg
54
%
Potassium
 
415
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
685
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
51
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.