Arepa topped with sweet-and-sour caponata and shaved ricotta salata

Caponata Arepa — Gluten-Free Sicilian Lunchbox Idea

September 01, 2026

Category: Lunchbox Ideas  |  Ready in 10 minutes  |  Serves 1 adult or 2 kids  |  Naturally gluten-free

What You Need

  • 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
  • 1 cup jarred or prepared caponata (eggplant relish)
  • 1/4 cup shaved ricotta salata
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tsp olive oil

How to Make It

  1. Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles, or serve at room temperature.
  2. Spoon the caponata over each arepa.
  3. Shave the ricotta salata on top.
  4. Finish with basil and a drizzle of olive oil.

About This Recipe

Caponata is Sicily's sweet-and-sour eggplant relish — capers, olives, vinegar and a touch of sugar. It's traditionally served at room temperature, which makes it a natural for a packed lunch.


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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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