My Favorite Way to Make Jackfruit | Spicy Green Jackfruit Chili

green jackfruit

🥗Healthier: young zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Young zucchini mimics the texture of jackfruit while chickpeas are a budget-friendly protein alternative.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is a cost-effective option.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are nutrient-dense, while pinto beans are usually less expensive.

Remove the skins from 1.5 pounds of tomatillos and rinse them off.

Place tomatillos, poblano peppers, and 3 cloves of garlic in a roasting pan.

Wrap the garlic in aluminum foil with a little oil and add it to the pan.

Broil the vegetables in the oven until charred and soft.

While the vegetables are roasting, dice 1 onion and shred the green jackfruit from a can.

Drain the liquid from the jackfruit and shred it with a fork, chopping tough pieces with a knife if necessary.

Sauté the diced onion in a pan with a little avocado oil until translucent and tender.

Add the shredded jackfruit to the onions along with oregano, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt; cook for about 5 minutes until browned and spices are toasted.

Blend the roasted tomatillos and peppers into a sauce, adding water if needed, and combine with the jackfruit mixture.

Stir in the pinto beans and let everything cook together.

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