Cajun Jackfruit and Collard Greens

Name: Cajun Jackfruit and Collard Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 1 – [ 14 oz. can (or up to 20 oz. can)] young green jackfruit, drained & rinsed *(See notes); 1 medium red onion, small dice; 1 green bell pepper, small dice; 2 celery ribs, small dice; ½ cup grated carrot; 2 Tablespoons garlic, finely minced; 2 Tablespoons tomato paste; 1 – [ 14 oz. can ] fire roasted petite diced tomatoes *; 1 cup water (or vegetable broth); 1 cup vegetable broth*; 1 Tablespoon tamari *; 1 Tablespoon miso *; 4 cups collard greens, cut into 1 ½ inch squares *; 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 Tablespoon dried minced onion flakes; ½ teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1 bay leaf; 1/8 to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (+/-)*; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; Cooked Quinoa; Cooked Rice (We used brown rice); Chopped Parsley

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

Flavorful hearty dishes just gives us big cheesy smiles of giddiness, and this Cajun Jackfruit and Collard Greens is just that kinda dish! Bursting with flavor, delicious collard greens and jackfruit are simmered to perfect in aromatic spices, sweet peppers, fire roasted tomatoes, and hearty kidney beans for a nourishing dish that is sure to put a smile on your face. Serve this tasty dish over quinoa or brown rice with a dash hot sauce, a squeeze of lemon or a drizzle of apple cider vinegar, for ultimate yumminess! Whole Food Plant Based, vegan, plant based, oil free, refined sugar free, gluten free, no highly processed ingredients.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:41:28 GMT