BBQ Black Bean Corn Arepa — gluten-free arepa recipe

BBQ Black Bean Corn Arepa — Meatless Dinner in 12

August 21, 20261 min read

Category: Simple Meals  |  ⏱ Ready in 15 minutes  |  Naturally gluten-free

What You Need

  • 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas

  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained

  • 1/2 cup corn kernels

  • 2 tbsp certified gluten-free barbecue sauce

  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar

  • 2 tbsp sliced scallions

How to Make It

  1. Toast arepas on high in the toaster, 2–3 cycles until warm.

  2. Warm beans, corn, and barbecue sauce in a skillet for 5 minutes.

  3. Spoon the mixture onto the warm arepas.

  4. Top with cheddar and scallions.

About This Recipe

Smoky barbecue sauce turns pantry beans and corn into a fast, satisfying dinner with plenty of color and texture.


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Laura Sophia — Zavor & Co.
Founder of Zavor & Co., the everyday arepa brand bringing naturally gluten-free arepas into everyday American life.
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