{"id":13763,"date":"2015-07-01T13:20:08","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T19:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/?p=13763"},"modified":"2021-04-27T13:33:26","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T19:33:26","slug":"grilled-vegan-bbq-jackfruit-pizza-with-hemp-seed-cheddar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/grilled-vegan-bbq-jackfruit-pizza-with-hemp-seed-cheddar\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilled Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Pizza with Hemp Seed Cheddar"},"content":{"rendered":"

This grilled vegan BBQ jackfruit pizza with hemp seed cheddar was\u00a0designed with summer in mind. Grilled pizza is topped with BBQ pulled jackfruit, tangy hemp seed cheddar cheese, zesty hemp seed ranch, red onions, and fresh cilantro.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This post is sponsored by Manitoba Harvest<\/a>; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.<\/em><\/p>\n

I'm so sorry for skipping my usual Monday post this week. I've been on vacation in Colorado since last Friday and as I settled into the calm and peace of downtime with Dan, I realized that I needed a computer and social media detox.<\/p>\n

The time away\u00a0has\u00a0been restorative and rejuvenating. After feeling like a frazzled ball of stress for the past month or so, I finally feel like myself again.<\/p>\n

We've spent the last two days hiking the mountains in Telluride,\u00a0and I've never been more grateful for vacation. If you haven't been to Telluride and you have the chance to go, I cannot recommend it more. It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen, and everyone we've met has been refreshingly kind. I'll share all the fun details of the trip in a post later this week or early next week but just wanted to let you know what I've been up to the past few days.<\/p>\n

Alright, now onto the extra good stuff...<\/p>\n

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This pizza was\u00a0designed with summer in mind. Grilled pizza is topped with BBQ pulled jackfruit, hemp seed cheddar cheese, hemp seed ranch, red onions, fresh cilantro, and a sprinkling of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts.<\/p>\n

You've probably noticed that I've created a few recipes with Hemp Hearts over the past several months, and it's because they're my absolute favorite seed. They're rich with complete protein and offer a creaminess when blended which makes them great for plant-based dressings, cheeses, and sauces. Plus, they can be quickly sprinkled on top of salads, smoothies, and even pizza.<\/p>\n

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To make this pizza, you'll start by cooking up the BBQ pulled jackfruit. The recipe is similar to the one<\/a>\u00a0I posted a couple years back. Make sure to\u00a0use canned young green jackfruit in brine or water as opposed to syrup or you'll end up with a dessert-like BBQ pizza. If you haven't cooked with jackfruit before, it's a magical dream fruit. In its young state, it resembles heart of palm in texture, and it\u00a0soaks up\u00a0whatever\u00a0flavors you toss at it. Plus, when cooked, it shreds into tender strands that resemble pulled chicken or pork in a way that is almost eerily similar.<\/p>\n

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While the BBQ jackfruit is simmering, make the hemp seed ranch by adding all ingredients to a blender and blending until smooth. This ranch is creamy, tangy, and subtly zesty. Its acidity complements the other flavors of the pizza and offers\u00a0balance and brightness. Next, you'll make the hemp seed cheddar by adding all ingredients to a blender, blending until smooth, and whisking over medium heat until thickened. It might sound complicated to make your own cheese, but it's surprisingly\u00a0simple and comes together in under 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

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Once you have the toppings ready to go, it's time to\u00a0grill. Heat your grill over high, roll out your pizza dough (I use store-bought, but you can certainly make your own), brush it with olive oil, and slide it onto the grill. The dough cooks up quickly, so in just a few minutes, you'll want to flip it over and start topping. Brush the top of the pizza with BBQ sauce (I recommend making this one<\/a> if you\u00a0have 10 minutes to spare), spread the BBQ jackfruit over the sauce, dollop on the hemp seed cheddar, and sprinkle on the red onions. Close the grill and cook for another handful of minutes or until the bottom of the crust has nice grill marks and the toppings are warm and the onions are slightly wilted.<\/p>\n

Then, you'll drizzle on the hemp seed ranch, garnish with fresh cilantro, and sprinkle on a few more hemp seeds. Slice, serve, and allow\u00a0your taste buds to do a little happy dance.<\/p>\n

This is, hands down,\u00a0my favorite vegan pizza recipe.\u00a0It's packed with grilled summer flavors, yet balanced and bright. If you're looking for something to make for a 4th of July cookout, this is a crowd-pleasing option. It\u00a0tastes wildly unhealthy but is actually just the opposite. It's packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, and it's nice to know exactly what goes into each element. No additives or funny preservatives, just whole, plant-based goodness.<\/p>\n

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This grilled vegan BBQ jackfruit pizza with hemp seed cheddar was designed with summer in mind. Grilled pizza is topped with BBQ pulled jackfruit, tangy hemp seed cheddar cheese, zesty hemp seed ranch, red onions, and fresh cilantro.<\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cook Time <\/span>40 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Total Time <\/span>55 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Servings <\/span>2<\/span> to 4<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Author <\/span>Ashley Melillo | Blissful Basil<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

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