Banza BBQ Jackfruit Mac & Cheese

IMG_3201.JPG

Ingredients

  • 1 package Banza pasta (or any other pasta you have in the house!)

  • 2 tsp. Earth Balance buttery spread (or any butter you have)

  • 2 tbsp. oat milk (or any milk)

  • 1/4 cup Violife cheddar shreds (or any cheddar cheese)

  • 1/4 cup Violife mozzarella shreds (or any mozzarella cheese)

  • 2 cans jackfruit

  • 1 medium sized onion

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

  • 1 tsp. paprika

  • 1 tsp. garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp. cumin

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • 3/4 cup barbecue sauce (I used Annie’s brand)

  • Drizzle of maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Crumble 2 cans jackfruit into a colander and rinse/drain.

  2. Chop up onion and garlic - sauté for 3 minutes in olive oil THEN add jackfruit.

  3. Let simmer for a few minutes then season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Mix and simmer until color develops.

  4. Add 2 cups vegetable broth, 3/4 cup barbecue sauce, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Simmer on medium-high heat for 20 minutes.

  5. Cook pasta per package instructions.

  6. Drain cooked pasta and mix with earth balance butter and oat milk.

  7. Mix in cheddar and mozzarella shreds.

  8. Portion mac and cheese into serving bowls and top with jackfruit - enjoy!