Jamaican Jerk Jackfruit wraps are loaded with spicy goodness. You could also make into a sandwich or a bowl. Vegan and soy free recipe and can also be gluten-free with GF wraps.
Jamaican Jerk Jackfruit Wrap
Ingredients
Jamaican Jerk Jackfruit:
- 1 can Jackfruit green
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 to 3/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper
- a good dash of cinnamon,nutmeg, and allspice
- 1 or more tsp lime juice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp sugar or other sweetener
Caribbean Black Beans:
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups black beans See my tip about beans in Deb's Tips
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1.5 tbsp orange juice
- 1/4 cup water
Other Additions
- mango fresh chopped
- sliced cucumbers or pickles
- cilantro or baby greens
- 3 tortillas large
Instructions
Jamaican Jerk Jackfruit
- Drain the jackfruit and wash well. Squeeze out the liquid really well by pressing the jackfruit pieces in a paper napkin. Shred in a food processor or thinly slice using a knife. (For more flavor, toss the shredded jackfruit in the spices, herbs, lime juice and marinate in the fridge for an hour or overnight. then cook with water)
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shredded jackfruit and all dry spices (or 1.5 tbsp or more premade Jamaican jerk seasoning). Cook for 2-3 mins or until the spices start to smell roasted.
- Add lime juice and water and sugar and cook partially covered for 25 to 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Once the mixture is dry, taste and adjust salt and heat. Add in the 1 tsp oil and continue to roast the jackfruit until golden brown on some edges. Serve this in wraps, sandwiches, tacos, nachos.
Caribbean Black Beans
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until translucent. 4-5 mins.
- Add black beans, spices, water and orange or lime juice and simmer for 10 mins. Stir occasionally.
Make the Wraps
- Layer the black beans, then cilantro or chopped baby green, then a good helping of the jerk jackfruit, then cucumber and mango, lemon, salt and pepper. Fold into a burrito and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 4gSodium: 993mgPotassium: 424mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 455IUVitamin C: 6.8mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg
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