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Ropa Vieja

A Cuban jackfruit, veggie, and mushroom stew with black beans and yellow rice.

Short History: Ropa Vieja translates to “old clothes”. The tale of Rope Vieja: “There was once a poor man who didn’t have enough money to feed his family. When the man became desperate, he took his old clothes and started to boil them. While cooking the clothes with much love and many prayers, the stew suddenly turned into a delicious dish with beef and vegetables” – This Vegan version will provide you with iron, vitamin C, carotenoids, and more!

Reheating Instructions: Warm in a pan over medium

Customer Comments:

“”Loved that there were 3 different things to eat, and all were delish :)” – Cheryl Ol. from Scottsdale

“Fantastic! I loved the plantains. You always use them so creatively!” – Katrin Ne. from Scottsdale

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