nutritional information

Per 3/4-cup serving:

  • Calories: 102
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Total Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 392 mg
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
Vegan

Jackfruit Gyros

hearty flavors

Seves 4

Pile this spicy jackfruit filling into warmed pitas, and serve with soy yogurt, shredded lettuce, sliced onions and tomatoes, and a dash of hot sauce.
  • 1 Tbs. vegan margarine
  • 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced (2 cups)
  • 1 20-oz. can young jackfruit in brine, rinsed, drained, and pulled apart into shreds
  • ¾ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 Tbs. lemon juice, divided
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¾ tsp. ground coriander

1. Heat margarine in skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add 
onion, and sauté 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Add jackfruit, and cook 20 minutes, or until browned and caramelized.

2. Add broth, 2 Tbs. lemon juice, oregano, soy sauce, and coriander, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes, or until liquid has almost completely evaporated.

3. Stir in remaining 2 Tbs. lemon juice.

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comments

Has anyone found an unsweetened soy yogurt? All of the locally available options are sweet, even the ones labeled "plain." They're pretty disgusting on their own and might be even worse paired with this savory dish.

Amy - 2013-03-27 18:46:05

I also had a hard time finding jack fruit, so instead I substituted papaya and it was fantastic!

Ashley - 2013-01-08 08:35:41

This is delicious! I love jackfruit and usually make this as shredded mock "pork". This recipe is a great change and addition to my collection!

Marla - 2012-09-15 19:46:36

you can buy canned jackfruit in brine at Indian stores, its very common in Indian cooking. :)

su - 2012-08-10 01:58:01

Sweetened canned jackfruit is very common in Asian markets. Jackfruit in brine requires a bit more searching. I'm going to try this recipe, though I'll substitute coco oil for vegan margarine.

Stillsteve - 2012-07-11 02:24:04

I have never heard of jack fruit and have never seen them on a store shelf. What is this and is there a substitute for it if I can't find it? Thanks!

SuzySnowflake - 2012-07-10 22:07:16