Savory jackfruit meat roasted together with sweet potato fries for a delicious one pan veggie bake. Drizzle with the fragrant garlicky chimichurri or whip up a few sauces like our vegan queso, aioli or Tzatziki for a fantastic weeknight dinner.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain and rinse the jackfruit pieces and discard any tough seeds or seed pods you may find. Transfer to a medium size mixing bowl and toss with the tamari and a light drizzle of olive oil. Set aside.
2 x 14 oz cans jackfruit, 2 Tbsp tamari
Scrub and rinse the sweet potato and dry it well. Slice it into 1/2 inch slices and then again into fries. Place in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Add the spices and toss everything to coat really well all over using your hand if needed to get great coverage.
1 large sweet potato, 3 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp granulated garlic, 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, 2-3 Tbsp olive oil, black pepper to taste
Add the seasoned jackfruit meat to the bowl with the potatoes and combine.
2 x 14 oz cans jackfruit
Transfer to the baking sheet and spread everything in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, give everything a good shake or toss if need be and bake another 15 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through soft and fluffy in the center with crispy edges.
Chimichurri
Meanwhile add all the chimichurri ingredients to a blender or food processor and process until combined to your liking. Adjust seasonings to taste with salt and extra lemon juice if desired.
1/2 bunch flat leaf Italian parsley, 1/2 cup basil leaves, 1 lemon, 5 garlic cloves, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt