Two arepas sandwiched with paprika liptauer cheese spread and radish slices

Liptauer Arepa — Gluten-Free Central-European Lunchbox

September 01, 2026

Category: Lunchbox Ideas  |  Ready in 8 minutes  |  Serves 1 adult or 2 kids  |  Naturally gluten-free

What You Need

  • 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp soft butter
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp capers, chopped
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced

How to Make It

  1. Mash the cream cheese with the butter, paprika, capers and a pinch of salt into a smooth spread.
  2. Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
  3. Spread the liptauer thickly on one arepa.
  4. Layer the radish slices on top.
  5. Close with the second arepa, press gently and wrap in paper.

About This Recipe

Liptauer is a paprika-spiked cheese spread from the old Austro-Hungarian empire, served in taverns with bread and radishes. It's a firm, cohesive spread that holds a packed sandwich together beautifully.


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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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