Jamaican Jerk Jackfruit Caribbean Black Bean Mango Wraps

Step 1

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)

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add lime juice and water and sugar and cook partially covered for 25 to 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until translucent. 4-5 mins.

Step 6

Add black beans, spices, water and orange or lime juice and simmer for 10 mins. Stir occasionally.

Step 7

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.