Cubano Arepa Sandwich — Pressed Lunch for the Car
Category: On-the-Go | Ready in 15 minutes | Serves 1 adult or 2 kids | Naturally gluten-free
What You Need
- 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
- 3 oz cooked roast pork, sliced
- 2 slices ham
- 1 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
- 4 dill pickle slices
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
How to Make It
- Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
- Spread mustard on one arepa.
- Layer the pork, ham, Swiss and pickles on top.
- Close with the second arepa and press firmly, in a pan if you have one, until the cheese melts slightly.
- Wrap in paper; it's built to be pressed and eaten one-handed.
About This Recipe
The Cubano sandwich was born among Cuban and Spanish immigrant communities in Florida — roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles and mustard, pressed flat and hot. It travels and reheats beautifully.
Keep Your Freezer Stocked for Busy Days
These recipes work because the hard part is already done. Zavor & Co delivers gluten-free arepas straight to your door — heat them from frozen in minutes and dinner is halfway there.
