Sweet potatoes stuffed with bbq shredded jackfruit, avocado, and yogurt tahini. Perfect for a summer cookout or weeknight meal!

Two days until the Fourth!

The kids in my neighborhood have already started putting fireworks off in rainbow sputters on the street.

Luckily, Harper doesn’t seem very bothered by them, which says a lot because she’s afraid of everything.

Sometimes I feel like I should be sharing more “classic” holiday eats, but hey, can classic does this?

These BBQ Jackfruit Stuffed Sweet Potatoes sweet, a little spicy, and totally unique.

Arguably the best grain and gluten-free way to do a plant-based BBQ dish for summer partying.

Grab some taters and let’s stuff them with tender barbecued jackfruit, avocado, and yogurt tahini dressing.

What You Need to Make BBQ Jackfruit Stuffed Sweet Potato

If you’ve been following me for a while you might remember a version of this recipe that appeared on my Instagram circa 2016.

I tested them a few summers ago, fell in love, and then forgot about them.

Yes, friends, this recipe has been in my head for 3 years!

I thought it was high time I document it here instead of selfishly keeping it in my head for another decade.

Here’s what you need:

sweet potatoes
Edward & Sons Organic Unseasoned Shredded Young Jackfruit
avocado oil spray
smoked paprika
garlic powder
Himalayan sea salt
Black pepper
refined-sugar-free BBQ sauce
filtered water
tahini
yogurt
lemon juice

That’s it!

How to Make BBQ Jackfruit Stuffed Sweet Potato

Ah, jackfruit.

The most requested recipe of the season.

When I opened up the floor on Instagram to see what kind of recipes you need for summer, jackfruit recipes were a hot topic.

I mean, I can see why, it’s so intriguing.

It’s a fruit, but it’s not sweet, it absorbs flavors like a plant-y sponge AND it eerily resembles meat in both aesthetics and texture?!

Is nature playing tricks on us?

Edward & Sons Organic Jackfruit

My favorite jackfruit to work with is Edward & Sons Organic Unseasoned Organic Jackfruit Shreds & Pieces.

Most jackfruit contains preservatives and additives, but Edward & Sons Jackfruit is 100% jackfuit!

This fruit is native to southern India, where trees flourish on family farms that are certified organic to USDA standards.

Young Jackfruit is picked before its starch changes into sugar, making its neutral flavor and magically “meaty” texture a great meatless alternative.

For this recipe purposes, we sauté it on the stovetop then season it was a bright bbq sauce.

Swaps and Substitutions

The inspiration for this BBQ jackfruit is pulled from my BBQ Jackfruit Bowls.

This time, though, instead of bowling, we stuff all of the cooked jackfruit into steaming sweet potatoes.

Depending on how large your sweet potatoes are, the mixture can fill anywhere from 5-6 taters.

To even out the sweetness of the yam and the acidity of the bbq sauce, we add creamy avocado and yogurt tahini dressing.

Garnish your BBQ Jackfruit Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds.

How to Serve BBQ Jackfruit Stuffed Sweet Potato

These BBQ Jackfruit Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are perfect to make for a fun take on plant-based BBQ season.

For extra protein, try adding quinoa or a legume like chickpeas or lentils.

If you have leftover BBQ jackfruit shreds, try serving it in tacos, a bun, a bowl, or a salad!

I love mine with lots of creamy avocado and yogurt tahini dressing.

Enjoy!

More Stuffed Sweet Potato

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XO Lauren