Description
Spicy, crunchy and light- these jerk jackfruit tostadas are all of the above! The spicy jackfruit is topped with tangy pickled onion and mango salsa for one amazing vegan meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Can Green Jackfruit (Shredded)
- 1 15oz Can Black Beans (Drained and Rinsed)
- 6 Corn Tortillas
- 1 Avocado (Sliced for Garnish)
- 1 Plum Tomato (Cubed for Garnish)
- 2 tsp Olive Oil (+ extra for brushing the tortillas)
Mango Salsa:
- 1 Fresh Mango (Cubed)
- 1 Jalapeño (Seeded and Diced Small)
- ¼ Red Onion (Diced)
- 1 Bunch Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
- ½ Lime (Juiced)
Quick Pickled Onion
- ¾ Red Onion (Sliced Thin)
- ½ Lime (Juiced)
- ¼ Cup Water
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- Pinch of Salt
Jerk Seasoning:
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Dried Parsley
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Sugar
- ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Ground Allspice
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all fresh vegetables.
- Make the mango salsa. Combine all the ingredients for the mango salsa and chill.
- Next, In a frying pan over medium heat, combine all the ingredients for the pickled onion. Allow the pan to come to a simmer and stir constantly until the liquid has reduced by half. Transfer to a bowl and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
- Make the jerk seasoning. In a small bowl combine all the ingredients for the jerk mix. Stir to incorporate.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a frying pan over medium/high heat, place 2 tsp of olive oil and the shredded jackfruit. Cook stirring occasionally until it starts to brown. Add 2-3 Tbsps of the jerk seasoning and continue to cook and stir for 3-4 minutes. Next, add the rinsed black beans to the pan and turn off the heat. Stir the beans into the jackfruit mixture.
- On a baking sheet, place 6 corn tortillas and brush both sides of them with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes and flip them over. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until they are brown and crisp.
- To serve, spoon the jackfruit and bean mixture onto the crisp tortilla and top with the pickled onion, salsa, avocado, tomato and a sprinkle of cilantro. You can also add some fresh jalapeño, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You may have extra jerk seasoning depending on how spicy you want the jackfruit. If so, it can be stored in an airtight container for up to a year.
Keywords: Vegan Jerk Jackfruit Tostadas
