Jamaican Jerk Jackfruit Caribbean Black Bean Mango Wraps

INGREDIENTS

Jamaican Jerk Jackfruit:

• 20 oz can young green jack fruit
• 2 tsp oil divided
• 1.5 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper
• a good dash of cinnamon, nutmeg and all spice.
• 1 tsp or more lime juice
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp sugar or other sweetener

Caribbean Black Beans:

• 1 tsp oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
• 2 15 oz can black beans or 1.5 cups cooked
• 1/2 tsp all spice
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp cayenne (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt or to taste, depends on the beans
• 3 tbsp orange juice or 4 tsp lemon juice + 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Other additions:

• Chopped mango
• sliced cucumbers or pickles
• cilantro or baby greens
• salt pepper, lemon or lime juice
• large tortilla wraps

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.
• 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.