Vegan Chili Verde With Jackfruit Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by preparing the jackfruit. Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit, then shred it using your hands or a fork.
• STEP 2.In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, and sauté until they are soft and fragrant.
• STEP 3.Add the shredded jackfruit to the pot and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
• STEP 4.In a blender, combine tomatillos, green chilies, vegetable broth, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth.
• STEP 5.Pour the green chili sauce into the pot with the jackfruit. Stir well to combine.
• STEP 6.Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 20-30 minutes, until the flavors are well combined and the jackfruit is tender.
• STEP 7.Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt or lime juice to taste.
• STEP 8.Serve the Vegan Chili Verde with rice or tortillas. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to use young green jackfruit in brine or water, not ripe jackfruit in syrup.
• If you can't find fresh tomatillos, you can use canned tomatillos or green salsa instead.
• For a spicier chili verde, add some jalapeno peppers or hot sauce to the green chili sauce.
• Leftover chili verde can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• This chili verde also freezes well. Allow it to cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover chili verde can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• This chili verde also freezes well. Allow it to cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
• Serve the Vegan Chili Verde with rice or tortillas. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.