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All-Dressed Barbecued Jackfruit Quesadillas

SERVES 8 / READY IN 45 MINUTES

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The jackfruit filling can be made ahead and stored in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Simply reheat before assembling the quesadillas, adding a little more barbecue sauce if the mixture appears dry          
                                 

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil, plus extra
  • 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 large garlic cloves, smashed and minced
  • 2 - 19 oz cans young green jackfruit in water
  • 1/2 cup vegan low-sodium barbecue sauce
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
  • 1/2 cup plain, unsweetened vegan yogurt
  • Zest from 1 lime
  • 1 Tbsp finely minced chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 4 large flour tortillas, regular or gluten free
  • 1/2 cup grated vegan cheese
  • 1/2 cup cilantro sprigs
  • Prepared guacamole, salsa, and vegan sour cream (optional)

Nutrition

Per serving:

  • calories 160
  • protein 5g
  • fat 6g
  • carbs 27g
    • sugar 13g
    • fiber 2g
  • sodium 531mg

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