Transitioning to a plant-based diet can be difficult, especially for guys, but it doesn’t have to be. In honor of Father’s Day, I’m sharing two things to make plant-based eating a little easier for you or the men in your life. 1. This insanely scrumptious recipe for vegan BBQ Jackfruit Sliders and 2. Tips on eating plant-based, tailored specifically to men (see video below).

 

One of the most common reasons some guys are reluctant to go plant-based (other than the myth that plants don’t have enough protein – see my myth-busting post on that here) is that many dudes don’t want to give up their favorite foods.

I get it. I didn’t want to either! Luckily, I’m not here to take away your favorite foods, I’m here to offer healthy alternatives that don’t compromise on taste, hence why I created these juicy, delicious vegan BBQ jackfruit sliders.

If you’re familiar with plant-based alternatives, you may have seen jackfruit used as a vegan meat substitute before. It’s got a mildly sweet flavor, some describe it as tasting like pulled pork, and stringy texture that resembles shredded meat. It’s used in all kinds of dishes from tacos to carnitas to gyros.

 

While it has tons of awesome qualities, jackfruit is low in protein. And although (as I mentioned) it’s not hard to meet protein needs on a plant-based diet, I do prefer to always include a protein-rich ingredient in my meals. So, I added lentils to my BBQ jackfruit base!