Jackfruit Stir‑Fry with Bell Peppers
Quick stir‑fried jackfruit strips with colorful bell peppers, soy‑ginger glaze, and toasted sesame seeds.

Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup young green jackfruit (canned, drained and shredded)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low‑sodium)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds(optional)
- 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced for garnish(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat (about 2 minutes).
- 2
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stir‑fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add the shredded jackfruit and sliced bell peppers; stir‑fry for 4‑5 minutes, until the peppers are crisp‑tender and the jackfruit is lightly browned.
- 4
Pour in the soy sauce, toss to coat, and cook an additional 1‑2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
- 5
Remove from heat, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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