Description
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with BBQ Jackfruit and Slaw is a delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the smoky flavors of BBQ jackfruit and a refreshing slaw.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can (20 oz) young green jackfruit in water or brine, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork. Bake until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add the drained jackfruit and BBQ sauce, cooking until heated through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and season with salt and pepper.
- Once the sweet potatoes are baked, cut them open and fill with the BBQ jackfruit mixture, then top with the slaw and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes for even cooking.
- Use young green jackfruit for the best texture.
- Experiment with different BBQ sauces for varied flavors.
- Prepare the jackfruit and slaw in advance for convenience.
- Store leftovers separately to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 350-400
- Sugar: 10-15 grams
- Sodium: 500-700 mg
- Fat: 10-15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1-2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8-10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60-70 grams
- Fiber: 10-12 grams
- Protein: 6-8 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg