Two arepas sandwiched with seared halloumi, hummus and roasted red peppers

Halloumi Hummus Arepa Sandwich — Vegetarian Handheld

September 01, 2026

Category: On-the-Go  |  Ready in 10 minutes  |  Serves 1 adult or 2 kids  |  Naturally gluten-free

What You Need

  • 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
  • 4 oz halloumi, sliced
  • 1/3 cup hummus
  • 2 roasted red peppers from a jar, sliced
  • A few baby spinach leaves
  • 1 tsp olive oil

How to Make It

  1. Pan-sear the halloumi slices in a dry hot pan until golden on both sides, 3-4 minutes.
  2. Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
  3. Spread hummus on one arepa.
  4. Layer the halloumi, roasted peppers and spinach on top.
  5. Close with the second arepa, press and wrap in paper.

About This Recipe

Halloumi is a firm Cypriot cheese with a high melting point — it holds its shape and turns golden and squeaky in a hot pan. It makes a substantial, satisfying vegetarian sandwich.


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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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