Need to cut through the richness of the holidays with something zesty? How about these Creamy Jackfruit Enchiladas?! Jackfruit makes the perfect meatless meal as it’s both hearty and delicious!
The creamy jackfruit filling is all thanks to JOI. With tender bites of sweet potato and black beans, these enchiladas are a filling meal for the family or a great meal prep idea for the week. All wrapped up in a warm tortilla and topped with salsa verde.
By using your favorite taco seasoning you can transform the pulled jackfruit into a delicious filling for these enchiladas! It takes on flavors very well and by stirring in a scoop of JOI you emulate that cheese-filled enchilada that is hard to resist.
In a pot, steam the sweet potato as follows: add the ¼ cup of water and the diced sweet potato. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and allow sweet potato to cool slightly in a mixing bowl.
In the mixing bowl combine the ½ cup black beans with the steamed sweet potato cubes and ½ tsp salt.
In a skillet, add the jackfruit pieces and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cover the jackfruit. Let it steam for at least 10 minutes.
Test the jackfruit; if you can shred apart the jackfruit pieces easily, it is done, otherwise allow to steam for a couple more minutes. When ready, shred apart the jackfruit pieces with two forks; the jackfruit should take on the appearance of shredded chicken.
Once you begin shredding the jackfruit, add in the other cup of water and mix in the taco seasoning. Stir in JOI until creamy!
Cook until the pieces fully shred apart, another 10 minutes or so.
Lay out 6 tortillas and add 2 tablespoons of the black beans/sweet potato mixture in each tortilla. Then top each tortilla with about 3 Tablespoons of the creamy jackfruit filling.
Roll up like a burrito and place seam-down in a baking dish. Repeat until baking dish is full (about 6 tortillas).
Pour the salsa verde over the enchiladas and add any extra filling all around the enchiladas in the baking dish.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes until bubbly. Enjoy!
For us at JOI, sustainability has always been one of core values (reducing milk carton waste is what brought our co-founder Izzy to the business!). That’s why we wanted to take this Earth Day month opportunity to think about the easy adjustments we can make in one of our favorite places: the kitchen. It’s the heart of the home, and it can (and should!) be ground zero for your more sustainable choices. Read on for four simple swaps to get started with a lower-waste approach in your kitchen, plus three bonus ideas for sustainability devotees ready to take earth-friendly practices to the next level.
It’s easy to get carried away in the kitchen after digging into grandma’s old recipe book, especially during the holiday season. However, although we believe food is pleasure, we also believe food is nourishment. So, why can’t we enjoy the meals you love, while nourishing your body with good-for-you foods that make you feel great?
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