Vegan Jackfruit Lettuce Cups

Vegan Jackfruit Lettuce Cups are a game-changing delicious dish. These cups are made with flavorful jackfruit, fresh lettuce leaves, and different seasonings. Both Vegans or individuals who don’t follow a vegan diet will love this creative meal. It is a tasty and nutritious recipe. Jackfruit is the core item of this dish, which offers vitamins, protein, and fiber. While lettuce provides vitamins A and K. These Vegan Jackfruit Lettuce Cups are a great choice for any person with special dietary needs because they are also free of allergies such as dairy, soy, and gluten. These jackfruit cups is surely to prepare for someone probing for a healthy & nutritious dinner.

Let’s prepare these cups with the ingredients (discussed below).

STATS

• Course: Dinner
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Dairy-free
• Total Time: 16 mins
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 mins

EQUIPMENT

• One medium-sized bowl
• One spoon
• Can opener
• Colander
• Nonstick pan
• Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

• One-fourth cup of vegan-friendly creamy peanut butter
• Less-sodium Soy sauce 3 tbsp
• Three tbsp of agave nectar
• One tablespoon of rice vinegar
• Water 1 tbsp
• Garlic chili sauce 1 tsp
• One can of jackfruit, approx. 19 oz.
• Lettuce head 1
• Finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup
• Sliced green onion one stalk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add chili sauce, water, rice vinegar, agave, soy sauce, and creamy peanut butter to a bowl.
2. Mix all the components by using the whisk till the smooth & free of lump mixture if formed.
3. Next, remove the lid from the can with a can opener.
4. Now, pour the jackfruit can into a colander to remove its extra brine.
5. After draining, add jackfruit slices to the soy sauce mixture.
6. Coat each piece of jackfruit with this mixture.
7. Next, warm a nonstick pan on a moderate-low stovetop fire.
8. After that, add coated jackfruit pieces to the pan.
9. Pour the extra soy sauce mixture over the pieces.
10. Now, simmer them for six minutes.
11. During cooking, change its side to avoid stickiness.
12. After that, put aside the pan to cool down the pieces.
13. The yummy Jackfruit Lettuce Cups are ready.
14. Shift the cooked jackfruit pieces to the lettuce leaves.
15. Top them with green onions and red bell peppers.
16. Serve and enjoy with your friends.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Serve the lettuce cups with coconut rice or vegetable spring rolls.
• Simple avocado lime dip or vegan coleslaw pairs well with these cups.
• Enjoy this dish with corn salad, tortilla chips, or mango salsa.
• Pair it with cauliflower steak, mushroom curry, or spicy pineapple skewers.

TIPS

• Utilize Roland Foods brand young green jackfruit can.
• Before coating, we will rinse the jackfruit to remove the brine.
• Choose fresh and crisp lettuce to prepare the lettuce cups.
• Try these cups with different varieties of seasonings.
• Marinate the jackfruit for a few hours or for whole night to boost the taste.
• Skip the garlic chili sauce to make this recipe kid-friendly.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• We will save only cooked jackfruits in a covered container and refrigerate it for 7 to 8 days. Before serving, place the jackfruit pieces on the fresh lettuce leaves.

Freezer:

• Save the marinated or cooked jackfruit slices in a closed dish and freeze them for sixty days.

Reheating:

• You can rewarm the chilled pieces in a microwave before we eat.

FAQs

Which seasonings are most commonly used in this jackfruit dish?

• Season the jackfruit pieces with smoked paprika, BBQ sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, chili powder, cumin, and hoisin sauce.

Can I use other kinds of greens instead of lettuce?

• We can easily utilize the different kinds of greens like collard green, spinach, and kale. However, lettuce has a milder flavor and a crunchier texture that works well with the jackfruit.

What kind of lettuce is ideal for lettuce cups?

• Butter lettuce or Little Gem lettuce are the best options because their leaves are firm and create beautiful cups.

Which toppings work well for the lettuce cups?

• We can decorate the lettuce cups with nuts, seeds, avocado, and chopped vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Total servings 6 lettuce cups

Total Calories 149 kcal

Carbohydrates 23 g

Dietary Fiber 1 g

Protein 4 g

Total Fat 6 g

Sugar 9 g

Iron 1 mg

Potassium 144 mg