Vegan Buffalo Pulled Jackfruit Burger
This Vegan Buffalo Pulled Jackfruit Burger is a satisfying vegan burger made with tender canned jackfruit and a creamy, fiery homemade buffalo sauce. It has a saucy, meaty texture and is piled high onto gluten-free burger buns with fresh tomato and cucumber, with amazing flavors—Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free, made only with whole-food, plant-based ingredients, and perfect for anyone craving a hearty, no-fuss weeknight dinner or summer cookout.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup raw cashew butter
- 1 teaspoon miso paste
- 1 6oz plant based hot sauce You can adjust this based on desired flavor (use more for more spice, but at least use 6oz)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the burger
- 2 cans young jackfruit
- 1 tomato
- 1 cucumber
- 4 gluten-free buns
- ⅓ cup vegan ranch dressing optional
Instructions
Make the Buffalo Sauce
- Add all sauce ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- If you don’t have a blender, whisk everything together in a bowl until fully combined.
Prepare the Jackfruit
- Drain and rinse the jackfruit thoroughly.
- Use your hands or a fork to shred and pull apart the pieces, removing any tough core bits if needed.
Cook the Filling
- Add the shredded jackfruit to a pan over medium heat.
- Pour in the buffalo sauce and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and well coated.
Assemble the Burgers
- Add the buffalo jackfruit to each bun.
- Top with sliced tomato, cucumber, and vegan ranch if using.
Serve
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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