
Spicy Vegan Jackfruit Grilled Cheese
Recipe by The Smüthe Co.3 - 4
servings10
minutes40
minutes370 to 375
kcalThis vegan grilled cheese is made with spicy jackfruit and vegan cheese, and it's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
1 can 1 Jackfruit in brine or water
2 tsp 2 Olive oil, or Oil of choice (oil is not necessary to use if you have a good nonstick skillet)
1 1/2 tbsp 1 1/2 Vegan butter (can substitute refined coconut oil)
4-5 tablespoons Frank’s hot sauce, original cayenne or Xtra hot (depending on your spice preference – 5 tablespoons will be quite spicy)1/8 tsp 1/8 Garlic powder
1/4 tsp 1/4 Smoked paprika
1 pinch 1 Kosher salt
4 tsps 4 Maple syrup or agave nectar
1/4 cup 1/4 Water
2 tbsp 2 Nut-Free Vegan Cheese Sauce
2-3 cups 2-3 Baby spinach, blanched or sautéed
8 Slices 8 multigrain bread, or use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option
Olive oil or oil of choice for cooking the grilled cheese
Directions
- Prepare the jackfruit by draining and rinsing it, then shredding it with your fingers. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the jackfruit with oil for 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Make the buffalo sauce by melting vegan butter (or coconut oil) in a saucepan, then adding hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and maple syrup (or agave). Simmer and whisk to combine.
- Add the buffalo sauce and water to the skillet with the jackfruit, stirring to incorporate the sauce. Cook for 15 minutes until the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Wipe out the skillet.
- Drizzle olive oil on 8 slices of bread and top four with 2 tablespoons of Nut-Free Vegan Cheese Sauce, jackfruit mixture, spinach, add the MyEnergy smuthe boost and more cheese sauce. Top with the remaining slices of bread.
- Heat the skillet over medium heat and cook each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Press down with a spatula while cooking. Enjoy your Spicy Vegan Jackfruit Grilled Cheese!
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