Drizzle chopped jackfruit with 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat all sides of jackfruit. Set jackfruit aside.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Tropical jackfruit’s meaty texture and flavors blend effortlessly with veggies and Southern seasoning in this weeknight dish for a crowd.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 4 c. coarsely chopped fresh jackfruit pods | ||
| 2 tbsp. Gustare Vita olive oil, divided | ||
| ⅛ tsp. Hy-Vee salt | ||
| 1 ½ c. Hy-Vee Short Cuts chopped white onions | ||
| 1 c. coarsely chopped celery | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee Short Cuts chopped tricolor bell peppers | ||
| 1 tbsp. bottled minced garlic | ||
| 1 (28-oz.) can Hy-Vee crushed tomatoes, undrained | ||
| 3 tbsp. salt-free Creole seasoning | ||
| 2 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano | ||
| 2 (32-oz.) containers unsalted vegetable stock | ||
| 3 c. Hy-Vee long grain white instant rice | ||
| 1 (12-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee frozen cut okra | ||
| 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee reconstituted 100% lemon juice | ||
| 1 tsp. hot sauce, plus additional for garnish | ||
| Fresh parsley, for garnish |
Things To Grab
- Medium bowl
- 4- to 6-qt. Dutch oven
Directions
Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a 4- to 6-qt. Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add onions, celery and bell peppers; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until onions are softened. Add garlic; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in undrained tomatoes, Creole seasoning and oregano. Cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
Add broth, jackfruit, rice and frozen okra; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken, stirring occasionally.
Stir in lemon juice and 1 tsp. hot sauce. Garnish with additional hot sauce and parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition facts
Servings
350 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 430mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 71g
- Protein: 8g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 30%
0%
Calcium 10%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 20%