Ingredients
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For the Jerk-Spiced Jackfruit:
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2 cans (20 oz each) young green jackfruit in brine, drained and rinsed
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2 tablespoons jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 Juice of 1 lime
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
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For the Mango Salsa:
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1 ripe mango, diced
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1/2 red onion, finely chopped
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1/2 red bell pepper, diced
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
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1 Juice of 1 lime
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
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For the Wrap Assembly:
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4 gluten-free tortillas (corn or cassava-based)
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1 ripe avocado, sliced
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1 cup baby spinach leaves
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1 Hot sauce (optional, for extra heat)
Directions
These wraps are perfect for a Caribbean-inspired lunch or dinner. Customize the heat level with extra hot sauce to suit your taste.
Feel free to adjust the level of jerk seasoning and hot sauce to match your preferred spice level. The sweet and tangy mango salsa complements the heat beautifully.
Steps
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Shred the drained and rinsed jackfruit using a fork or your hands to create a pulled texture. |
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded jackfruit and jerk seasoning. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit is well-coated and heated through. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside. |
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In a bowl, combine the diced mango, chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the mango salsa. Toss well to combine. |
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To assemble the wraps, warm the gluten-free tortillas according to the package instructions. |
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Lay out each tortilla and place a portion of the jerk-spiced jackfruit in the center. |
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Top with slices of ripe avocado, a scoop of mango salsa, and a handful of baby spinach leaves. |
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Drizzle with hot sauce if you desire an extra kick. |
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Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it up tightly from the bottom to create a wrap. |
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Serve the Vegan Caribbean Jerk Jackfruit Wraps immediately and enjoy the tropical flavors of the Caribbean! |
