Spicy Jackfruit Burgers

Lately, I have been reading a lot about the benefits of Jackfruit and had been wanting to give it a try. When I found fresh Jackfruit last weekend at Whole Foods, I knew I had to buy it, without knowing how to use it in my cooking. Jackfruit is known as the Jack of all fruits for a reason. It is a vegan’s dream food and is not only loaded with nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, phytonutrients, carbohydrates, fiber and proteins but it also has plenty of other benefits  that include fighting wrinkles, promotes healthy skin and hair growth, strengthens the immune system, balances blood pressure and regulates blood sugar levels.

I used the fresh Jackfruit to make super easy and delicious burgers. I didn’t use any eggs or breadcrumbs, which make these burgers vegan and gluten free. The burgers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and are great with any salad or quinoa/grain bowl. Have a lovely weekend! xx

Ingredients
1.5 Cups Fresh Jackfruit Flesh
1/2 Cup Canned Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 Small Onion, chopped
2-3 Cloves Garlic
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 Inch Fresh Jalapeno
Salt to Taste
Handful of Fresh Cilantro
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

Process

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse everything together. Keep the mixture fairly coarse and be careful not to make a paste.
3. Refrigerate the mixture for at-least 15 minutes. Divide the mixture into 6-8 equal portions and form each portion into the shape of a burger patty.
4. Place the burgers on prepared sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the burgers gently and bake for additional 15-20 minutes or until the top is crisp and light brown.
5. Serve as desired. Let the burgers cool down completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Enjoy! 🙂