If you’re tired of hearty stews and roasted root veggies, we’ve got good news for you: It’s finally spring! This means that while you may still have some chilly days in your forecast, you can also look forward to a whole slew of new produce offerings—which happen to pair deliciously with jackfruit. From sweet smoothie bowls to crisp salads to creative pasta dishes and more, it’s easy to pack this season full of fresh flavors and plant-based nutrition. Scroll for some of the spring jackfruit recipes we’re looking forward to making!
Now’s the time to break out the blender and whip up a cold, fruity drink to sip in the sunshine. This tasty smoothie makes good use of our frozen Ripe Jackfruit, while sweet banana and avocado add extra creaminess.
Jackfruit Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Jackfruit tacos can and should be enjoyed year-round. But there’s something about adding a fresh fruit salsa that makes them feel celebratory. You could try something tropical like our Jackfruit Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, or go super seasonal with strawberries, blood oranges, rhubarb…you get the idea.
Teriyaki Jackfruit Lettuce Wraps
Not Like Mama
A lighter alternative to traditional tacos, lettuce wraps make the perfect warm-weather meal. Our Teriyaki Jackfruit meal starter works wondrously in these wraps, along with all of your favorite cool, crisp veggies.
Go Raw
If you’re looking to try something different with our Lightly Seasoned Jackfruit, consider this refreshing and flavorful Vietnamese salad. A Vietnamese-style sauce and fragrant herbs add tons of flavor, while crunchy seeds and rice crackers provide a delightful crunch.
Pasta Primavera With Lemon Garlic Jackfruit
Pasta Primavera can include any vegetables you’d like, and it’s equally delicious warm or at room temp (try it chilled, too!) Enjoy it at home or on a lovely al fresco picnic—but whatever you do, don’t forget the savory Lemon Garlic Jackfruit!
Curried Jackfruit Salad Sandwich
This delectable salad sandwich is a portable feast full of hearty Lightly Seasoned Jackfruit, spices, and fresh vegetables. Add it to your lunchbox and enjoy it on your next outdoor adventure (or at your desk!)
Vegan Travel Eats
Prefer the briny flavors of tuna to chicken salad? We’ve got a jackfruit version of that, too. This recipe tastes delicious with Lightly Seasoned Jackfruit, and we love the addition of chickpeas for extra plant protein.
15 Minute Thai Peanut Jackfruit Noodles
Full of Plants
Jackfruit Noodles that are tasty, nutritious, and take only 15 minutes to prepare? Cooking never sounded so good! We recommend adding plenty of fresh vegetables, and trying it with our Lightly Seasoned Jackfruit for maximum convenience and ease.
The Veg Life
We love a big, entrée-style salad this time of year—and this one delivers! Crunchy lettuce and green beans add satisfying texture, olives and capers pack a flavorful punch, and hearty baby potatoes and jackfruit (like our Lightly Seasoned Jackfruit) make it a meal. What more could you want?
Don’t forget dessert! This easy recipe for tropical chia pudding gets its creaminess from coconut milk and its just-sweet-enough flavor from Ripe Jackfruit, brown sugar, and vanilla. Best of all, it can be made well ahead of time and kept in the fridge for when cravings strike.
Hungry for more? Find sweet and savory jackfruit recipes on the Recipes page at thejackfruitcompany.com.