Jackfruit Barbacoa Burrito Bowls

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Jackfruit, a tropical fruit with a dense, chewy texture, is a blank canvas that takes on flavors well. In these vegan burrito bowls, the jackfruit is simmered in a warm and spicy chile sauce that's so good you'll never know you're eating a plant-based protein instead of pork or beef.

Adam Hickman

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 bowls

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped white onion
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium New Mexico chile, stem and seeds removed
1 ½ cups unsalted vegetable broth
2 (20 ounce) cans green jackfruit in brine, rinsed and shredded
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 bay leaf
3 cups hot cooked brown rice
2 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
1 ⅓ cups chopped plum tomatoes (about 3 medium)
1 cup unsalted canned black beans, rinsed
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, quartered

Directions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and chile; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and browned, about 6 minutes. Add broth; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Partially cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook until the chile is tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure the lid on the blender. Place a clean towel over the opening and process until very smooth, about 45 seconds. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.)
Return the chile sauce to the saucepan; add jackfruit, chili powder, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and cook until slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.
Place 3/4 cup rice in each of 4 shallow bowls. Top each with 3/4 cup jackfruit mixture, 1/2 cup lettuce, 1/3 cup tomatoes, 1/4 cup beans and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Tips

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

450	Calories
9g	Fat
80g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 bowl
Calories 450
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 80g	29%
Dietary Fiber 22g	79%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 10g	19%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Vitamin A 3019IU	60%
Vitamin C 41mg	46%
Folate 67mcg	17%
Sodium 756mg	33%
Calcium 178mg	14%
Iron 4mg	23%
Magnesium 109mg	26%
Potassium 613mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Jackfruit Barbacoa Burrito Bowls

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