18 Jackfruit Recipes That Will Make You Forget All About Meat

These indulgent dishes might look like meat and taste like meat, but don't be fooled! Jackfruit, a tropical fruit native to Asia that resembles pulled pork, is becoming one of the most popular meat alternatives for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone who's looking to lead a healthier lifestyle. Try it out for yourself using one of these delicious recipes.

Take your baked potatoes up a notch by loading them with this jackfruit mix.

Grab the recipe from Thyme & Love.

This sushi bowl is extra filling and delicious thanks to some easy-to-make, teriyaki-flavored jackfruit.

Grab the recipe from Elephantastic Vegan.

Ready to be impressed? Take a bite into one of these protein-packed wraps. It's so good you won't be able to put it down.

Grab the recipe from Vegan Richa.

Jackfruit's specialty is transforming into meatless pulled 'pork,' so this sandwich will be a guilt-free treat.

Grab the recipe from Vegan Heaven.

Comfort food at its finest. This jackfruit pot pie is cozy to the extreme.

Grab the recipe from Soy Division.

Who needs crab when you have a giant tropical fruit? These 'crab' cakes have the same flavor without the meat.

Grab the recipe from Veganosity.

Listen up, gyro lovers: This vegan version has a jackfruit and mushroom filling you won't regret giving a try.

Grab the recipe from I Love Vegan.

Any pizza fan will drool over this healthy version. The sweet taste from the mango mixed with BBQ jackfruit is pure perfection.

Grab the recipe from My Darling Vegan.

Beef is not what's for dinner when you can make chili loaded with jackfruit. The taste is the same, but you'll feel much lighter after the fruit-based version.

Grab the recipe from Keepin' It Kind.

We've never tasted a bad spring roll, and this baked version full of jackfruit and mushrooms might be the best we've tried yet.

Grab the recipe from Euphoric Vegan.

It looks like meat and tastes like meat, but it's definitely not meat. These jackfruit ribs are perfect for summer and beyond.

Grab the recipe from Baked In.

Nachos without meat and cheese might sound crazy, but this much-healthier version using jackfruit and a potato and carrot-based cheese is epic.

Grab the recipe from Dora Daily.

Ditch fatty pulled pork for these vegan carnitas. With a spicy mango salsa topping, they won't disappoint.

Grab the recipe from The Edgy Veg.

If you thought this was real chicken, you thought wrong. This jackfruit version has the perfect meat-like texture.

Grab the recipe from Soy Division.

Jackfruit gives these summer rolls a major boost of flavor.

Grab the recipe from Keepin' It Kind.

This traditional Mexican soup is typically made with beef stomach, but the jackfruit version is just as tasty.

Grab the recipe from Tried and True.

Jackfruit makes the perfect meat alternative in this Indian dish. Combined with chickpeas and a handful of spices, the flavor is hard to beat.

Grab the recipe from Vegan Richa.

One easy way to make sweet potato fries even more delicious? By topping them with a BBQ jackfruit mix.

Grab the recipe from Keepin' It Kind.