BBQ Jackfruit Burrito [Vegan Burritos]

Vegan burritos are taken to the next level with smoky, tangy, incredibly flavourful BBQ jackfruit! Loaded with your favourite toppings and wrapped up to perfection. Or make it a jackfruit burrito bowl over a bed of lettuce for a lighter option.

This recipe was originally published in July 2019. It has been updated for content and photos.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is super easy and FANTASTIC! So much flavor. I mixed it with black beans, rice, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro. Wow. Just wow! Thank you so much. – Althea

These jackfruit burritos will blow your mind! They’re filled with flavour and incredibly satisfying!

If you’re new to jackfruit, this simple recipe is a great place to start. Just like my jackfruit fajitas, they’re a fun twist for your next Taco Tuesday, or anytime you’re craving Mexican food.

Jump to:

• Why you’ll love these
• Ingredients + Substitutions
• How to make it
• Vegan burrito toppings
• Storage
• Expert Tip
• More jackfruit recipes
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Why you’ll love these

I mean, who doesn’t love a good burrito?

But these vegan burritos are:

• Flavourful! With shredded jackfruit smothered in a homemade smoky, tangy BBQ sauce, your taste buds will be salivating!
• Easy to make with THREE cooking options to suit whatever mood you’re in. 😉
• Versatile: You can switch up your toppings for a new jackfruit burrito every time.
• Makes enough for leftovers so you can pack lunches or have dinner ready the next day.

Ingredients + Substitutions

Here’s what you’ll need to make the jackfruit.

• Jackfruit: Make sure to use YOUNG GREEN JACKFRUIT canned in BRINE and not syrup. The syrupy kind is way too sweet for your jackfruit burrito.
• Soy sauce: If you need this gluten free, use Tamari instead. If you need it soy free, you may use coconut aminos with similar results. If you omit entirely, add half a teaspoon of salt to the sauce to make up for it.
• Maple syrup: If you don’t have any on hand, any other liquid sweetener will work. Or you can skip it if you don’t mind less sweetness in your BBQ sauce.
• Ketchup: If you’re avoiding sugar and can’t find sugar free, tomato paste also works well.

How to make it

(This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)

Prepare the jackfruit

Drain your jackfruit and rinse very well to wash away as much of the brine flavour as possible.

Then pull the chunks apart using two forks or your hands and place them in a small bowl. It will shred easily. (photo 1)

Add all the BBQ sauce ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. (photo 2)

Add the BBQ sauce to the shredded jackfruit and mix well to evenly coat. (photos 3-4)

Then follow the cooking instructions in the recipe card below for your preferred cooking method. There are instructions for the oven, stovetop or Instant Pot.

My preferred method is baking as it dries out the jackfruit pieces making them less saucy and I prefer the texture that way. But if saucy is your thing, use the stovetop or pressure cooker method.

The images below illustrate the baking/oven method. Arrange the jackfruit on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. (photos 5-6)

Stuff your burrito

Use any toppings you normally enjoy on burritos. Just make sure not to overstuff them or they’ll be difficult to close, hold and eat.

If using, start with a layer of rice, followed by beans, and then the jackfruit in the center of your tortilla. (photos 7-9)

Next, add your veggies of choice. I like diced tomato, cilantro, corn, and black olives. (photo 10)

Now it’s time for sauce! I like using guacamole and cashew cream. (photo 11)

Finally, add some crisp lettuce. (photo 12)

Assemble your burrito

Start by folding up the bottom portion, gently tucking in any toppings that come loose. (photo 13)

Then fold the top down and roll the sides over top. (photos 14-15)

NOTES: If using guacamole, fold that side up last as the guac acts as a binder to keep your jackfruit burrito sealed. 😉 Make sure all four sides are sealed so toppings aren’t falling out as you bite into it. Practice makes perfect, so take your time and do your best. If it falls apart, just grab a fork and call it a deconstructed burrito or salad. 🙂

Vegan burrito toppings

Use all of your favourite toppings to build your jackfruit burrito, here are some great options:

• Choose a grain: cooked rice, barley or quinoa.
• Protein: Black beans, brown beans, refried beans or baked beans.
• Veggies: Diced tomato, sliced jalapeno, black olives, sliced avocado, shredded red cabbage, and/or corn.
• Fresh herbs: Cilantro, parsley or dill.
• Sauce: Salsa, cashew cream, guacamole, a squeeze of fresh lime juice and/or hot sauce.

Storage

Store leftover toppings in separate containers in your fridge for 3-4 days and assemble your jackfruit burrito just before eating to prevent the tortilla from getting soggy.

I don’t recommend freezing these.

Expert Tip

• Do not over stuff your vegan burritos or they will be difficult to close and hold and may fall apart. Less is more!

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Buon appetito,
Rosa

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