Vegetarian Ropa Vieja with Jackfruit and Black Beans

Vegetarian Ropa Vieja with Jackfruit and Black Beans

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This tribute to the national dish of Cuba is perfect for the slow cooker (or for cooking low and slow in the oven). The meat turns rich and savory but gets a br

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rice, white or brown
  • 1 Onions, medium, thinly sliced
  • 1 Bell peppers, red, thinly sliced
  • 1 Bell peppers, yellow, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 2 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 2 tsp Cumin, ground
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/8 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1/8 tsp Allspice, ground (opt)
  • 1 cup Olives, pitted green, sliced (look for pre-sliced)
  • 2 Tbsp Capers, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans Jackfruit (20 oz / 567 g), drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans Beans, black (14 oz / 397 g), drained and rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp Oil, cooking
  • 1 cup Stock, any type
  • 1 can Tomatoes, crushed (15 oz / 397 g)
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 3 Tbsp Cilantro leaves (opt)
  • 1 lb Zucchini, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp Oil, cooking
  • 1 tsp Cumin, ground
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice

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