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SLOW COOKER JACKFRUIT AND DUMPLINGS

Main courses
6 portion(s)
15 min

Ingredients

JACKFRUIT
2

Tbsp olive oil

3/4

cup red pepper, diced

3/4

cup yellow pepper, diced

2

cloves garlic, chopped garlic

3

cups eggplant, diced

1

cup red onion, sliced thick

1 1/2

cups zucchini, diced

20

oz can jackfruit, drained and shredded

10

cherry tomatoes, halved

1

tsp basil, dry

1

tsp oregano

1

cup canned chopped tomatoes

1

cup vegetable stock

DUMPLINGS
1

cup low protein flour 

1/2

tsp baking powder

2

Tbsp butter, cold, grated

1/4

cup low protein mozzarella style shreds

5

Tbsp cold water

Directions

FOR THE JACKFRUIT

  1. Heat oil in a large frying pan; add peppers, garlic, eggplant, onions, zucchini, jackfruit, cherry tomatoes, and herbs. Cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  2. Add canned tomatoes and stock; simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour the mixture into slow cooker and cook for 5 hours on medium heat.


FOR THE DUMPLINGS

  1. After the jackfruit has cooked for 5 hours, make the dumplings.
  2. Add low protein flour and baking powder to a medium-sized bowl; stir in butter until evenly distributed.
  3. Add the mozzarella style shreds.
  4. Mix in 4–5 Tbsp cold water with your hands to make a soft, slightly sticky dough (add a little more water if needed). Divide into 6 parts and roll into balls.
  5. Arrange the dumplings over the jackfruit in the slow cooker; cover, and cook for 30–45 minutes until the dumplings are golden brown.

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Nutritional Information

Calories 230 | Protein 3 g | Phenylalanine 114 mg

This recipe is suitable for a protein restricted diet. Be sure to check with your healthcare professional before making changes to your or your child’s diet. This recipe was analyzed using the HowMuchPhe.org database. The nutrition information could change depending on the brand of product you choose and should only serve as a guideline. Always check the nutrition label of any product substitution to ensure it is appropriate. Refer to labels for allergen information and suitability. All trademarks are owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland. © 2025 Nestlé. 

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