Caribbean-Spiced Plantain and Black Bean Wrap

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

A hearty vegetarian wrap filled with sweet fried plantains, seasoned black beans, and fresh salsa for a vibrant Caribbean-inspired meal. This Caribbean-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium ripe plantains, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup black beans, cooked or canned drained and rinsed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 medium peeled plantains sliced into 1/2-inch pieces and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and tender. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and toss in 1 cup black beans, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated through and fragrant.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 small minced jalapeño to make a fresh salsa.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 large flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable. Divide the black beans evenly among the tortillas, top with fried plantains and spoon the fresh salsa over.
5. Step 5: Fold the sides and roll up each tortilla tightly into a wrap. Serve warm for a flavorful, plant-based Caribbean meal.