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
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Make the jackfruit filling: In medium skillet, heat oil. Add onion and sauté over medium heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Be careful not to burn. Add splash of water if necessary. Rinse and drain jackfruit. Blot dry. Chop off cores and finely dice them. Using fingers, roughly tear jackfruit into pieces. Add diced cores and torn jackfruit to skillet containing onion and garlic. Add barbecue sauce, cumin, paprika, and another splash of water. Heat over medium until bubbling, stirring often. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes for flavors to blend and until jackfruit is soft. Add another splash of water if mixture begins to stick to pan. Then, using two forks, shred jackfruit to achieve “pulled pork” texture. Adjust flavors as needed, adding a little more smoked paprika for heat, if you wish, and a little apple cider vinegar, if desired.
Make the creamy chipotle sauce: In high-speed mini blender, combine vegan yogurt, lime zest, and minced chipotle. Whirl until smooth and creamy. Add a little salt to taste, if desired. Transfer to a squeeze tube and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Make the quesadillas: Grease barbecue grill and preheat to medium. Brush one side of each tortilla with oil and place oiled side down on grill. Spoon equal amounts of warmed jackfruit mixture over 1/2 of each tortilla to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Sprinkle with equal parts vegan cheese. Fold other half of tortilla over cheese. Gently press down. Grill until bottom half of tortilla is browned to your liking, about 3 or 4 minutes. Rotate a couple of times to prevent it from burning. With broad spatula, flip quesadilla and grill on other side until golden and crispy. Transfer to cutting board. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Drizzle with creamy chipotle sauce and garnish with some cilantro sprigs. Serve with a scoop of guacamole, salsa, and vegan sour cream, if you wish.
This vegan take on classic shepherd’s pie is jam-packed with bold and rich flavours that will ensure no one will miss the meat. While a great source of fibre, lentils also contain the highest amount of folate out of all plant-based foods. Oven ready If you don’t have an ovenproof skillet, you’ll need to transfer cooked lentil filling to a baking dish before topping with mashed sweet potatoes and baking.
Cauliflower has been having a moment lately, and this salad proves exactly why. Tender caramelized cauliflower is crowned in a glorious sweet and savoury crumble that will ensure it a place on your table all month long. Of all tree nuts, pecans have the highest concentration of flavonoids, which offer beneficial anti-inflammatory effects, and they also protect your cells from oxidative damage. Crumble perfection This crumble topping is too good not to use it on other preparations. Sprinkle over a carrot ribbon salad to add some extra pizzazz, use as a glorious garnish on a soup or stew, or consider generously spooning over your next vegetable “steak” to add some delicious textural variation.
This gloriously comforting dish gets its creamy lusciousness from a can of white beans. Feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand instead of broccoli. Pass the pasta Instead of regular pasta, consider serving this sauce over zucchini noodles, carrot noodles, or cooked spaghetti squash.
This nut-free take on classic queso dip is everything you want and more. Paired with chips, crackers, or crudités, this creamy, zesty, smoky, and oh-so-satisfying dip is easy enough to whip up for a cozy snack or as an appetizer for company. Go nuts! If you’re okay to eat nuts, try substituting sunflower seeds with 1 cup (250 mL) raw cashews.