Whole30 Grain-free Plant-Based Burgers

With all the plant-based burger rage, I knew I had to come up with my own healthy recipe for Whole30 Grain-free Plant-Based Burgers.  By combining jackfruit, beets and coconut flour, you too can make a healthier version of the store-bought plant-based burger.

Are you guys as amazed as I am with the whole Plant-based movement?

I mean, seriously, who would have ever thought that in our lifetime would see major food chains like Burger King offer a plant-based burger called the Impossible Whopper?

I actually am thrilled that the movement towards a plant-based world is happening and here are some of the reasons why:

• reduces greenhouse emissions by half
• reduces our carbon footprint by up to 73%
• lowers the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and death from any cause.

Now I could go on with more facts but I think you all get the point.

I to this year am hoping to post more plant-based recipes and so I figured a Plant-Based Jackfruit Burger would be a great start.

 

 

 

 

What is Jackfruit?

• it is a relative of figs and grows in tropical areas of Southeast Asia, Brazil and Africa.
• Although it is officially a fruit,  its consistency is similar to that of chicken or pork.
• It has a fairly neutral taste when young, so it takes on the flavour of whatever sauce or seasoning you pair it with.
• On average, a jackfruit weighs between 30 and 50 pounds.
• Once you cut through the thick, green coral reef-like skin, you’ll find a creamy white interior filled with fibrous fruit and large pits.

 

 

 

 

What is the difference between Young and Ripened Jackfruit?

Young Jackfruit:

• also called green or unripe
• flavourless with a meaty texture
• not sweet at all

Ripe Jackfruit

•  entirely different consistency
•  eaten like any fresh fruit
• the flavour of ripe jackfruit is sweet and it’s typically eaten raw or as part of a dessert.

 

 

 

 

Where can you buy Jackfruit?

Although Jackfruit can be bought as a whole fruit or even as a section, be warned that it is REALLY messy and hard to deal with.

Since our lives are so busy today, I opted for canned young jackfruit and I am SO happy I did.

Stores such as Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and even Walmart carry canned young jackfruit.  I bought mine at Trader Joe's and it cost only $1.99 and the list of ingredients was jackfruit, water and salt.

Make sure that you rinse the jackfruit before using it as different brands add varying amounts of salt to their product.  By rinsing the jackfruit, you are eliminating any excess salt from the product.

 

 

What are the nutritional benefits of eating Jackfruit instead of ground meat?

• jackfruit does not contain any saturated fat or cholesterol
• jackfruit is lower in sodium,
• jackfruit is lower in calories (just 107 calories per 4 oz serving versus 376 calories in 4 oz of ground beef).
• jackfruit contains 3 grams of fibre per serving, as well as 110 milligrams of potassium

 

Alright, now that you are all familiar with Jackfruit, let's get on with making this Plant-Based Jackfruit Burger!

 

 

 

What ingredients do you need to make these Plant-Based Jackfruit Burgers

• green (young) jackfruit
• cooked beets
• coconut flour
• flax
• Montreal Steak Spice
• Coconut aminos
• burger buns and toppings

 

Do these burgers taste like beets?

Absolutely not!  The beets add a nice red colour to the end product which is why I used them.  Beets are also packed with nutrients and REALLY easy to find in a can or vacuumed sealed.

If you want to buy fresh beets, you will need to roast them first.  Check out my Balsamic Beets and Boursin to learn how to roast beets.

 

 

 

 

How do you make the Whole30 Grain-free Plant-Based Burgers?

• drain and rinse the jackfruit
• add cooked beets, flax, coconut flour, flax, Montreal Steak Spice and coconut aminos into a food processor
• process until fully incorporated

 

 

• add in jackfruit and pulse until jackfruit is broken down into smaller pieces (it should look like ground meat)
• place in the fridge to allow flavours to blend
• form into patties

 

 

• cook in an air fryer for 15 minutes at 400 degrees or in a skillet, flipping half-way.

 

 

 

Can I freeze these Whole30 Grain-free Plant-Based Burgers?

Absolutely!  Cook the burger first and then store them in the freezer.  Simply reheat them in the air fryer or in a skillet to crisp them up a little.

 

Can I grill these Whole30 Grain-free Plant-Based Burgers?

Yes, you can!  Grill them on a well-greased grill for 5 minutes per side.

 

How do I make this into an Impossible Whopper?

• add a burger to a patty
• top with mayo, lettuce and tomato
• add ketchup, mustard and relish.

 

What type of bun can I use for these Whole30 Grain-free Plant-Based Burgers?

For the bun, you have two options.  You can either make my Whole30 and Paleo-approved bread into burger buns or buy some store-bought buns.

My favourite bun on the market is by SmartBaking Company.  They have the most amazingly tasty hamburger buns.  Keep them frozen and then right before you are ready to use them, let them come to room temperature or place them in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.

I have become an affiliate with them and earn a small (actually tiny would be a better description!) commission from them if you order through the SmartBaking Company website and use the coupon code Cat

 

If you like these Whole30 Grain-free Plant-based Burgers, you may also enjoy:

• Simple Vegan Chocolate Espresso Torte (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Keto, Nut-Free)
• Simple Vegan Tzatziki Sauce - Whole30
• Vegan Plant-Based Creamy Garlic Sauce
• Whole30 Everything Bagel Avocado Spread
• Easy Vegan Caramel Sauce (Paleo, Gluten-Free, Low Carb)
• Whole30 Vegan Date Paste - Only 2 Ingredients

 

 

 

 

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