Pulled Jackfruit Burgers - PETA UK

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 400-g tins jackfruit in water, rinsed, drained, patted dry, and thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 5 Tbsp soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 Tbsp tomato purée
• Sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 8 cos lettuce leaves
• 4 burger buns, sliced
• 4 slices vegan cheese (optional)
• 1/2 small red onion, peeled and finely sliced (optional)
• 1 large tomato, thinly sliced (optional)