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Jackfruit Burger

If you're interested in trying jackfruit recipes, these burger patties are for you! They are the perfect substitute for red meat. So delicious!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 52 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings 3 burgers
Calories 318kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 T olive oil 1 for adding to the patties; 1 for frying
  • 20 oz green jackfruit 1 can drained and rinsed
  • 1/3 cup chickpea flour
  • 1/4 cup red onion(s) chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Remove jackfruit from the can and rinse. Place in enough water to cover and keep at a rolling boil until fork tender, which takes about 45 minutes.
    Can of jackfruit
  • Drain the water and transfer to a food processor along with the chickpea flour, chopped onions, grated ginger, cilantro, curry powder, paprika, salt/pepper and a tablespoon of oil. Give a few pulses till everything comes together.
    Boiled jackfruit in a bowl with onions and spices
  • Take the patty mix out of the food processor and place in a bowl. Mix in a little more chickpea flour if the mix feels too sticky.
    Jackfruit and spices mixed together in a bowl
  • [mv_schema_meta name=""]Shape into patties (about 1/3 cup each) and chill for about 30 minutes in the fridge.
    Jackfruit made into burger patties on a baking sheet
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan or cast iron skillet; fry the patties for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off excess oil.
  • This patty can be enjoyed alone, or you can place it on a bun with condiments and salad greens (mixed with a bit of olive oil).
    jackfruit burgers recipe

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Notes

Nutrition information does not include bun, add ons, or condiments. Use the nutritional info from those packages along with this info to calculate the total.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg