
Manchego Roasted Red Pepper Arepa — No-Sog Lunchbox
Category: Lunchbox Ideas | ⏱ Ready in 15 minutes | Naturally gluten-free
What You Need
2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
2 oz manchego cheese, thinly sliced
2 roasted red pepper strips (jarred)
1 tsp olive oil
Fresh spinach leaves
How to Make It
Toast arepas on high in the toaster, 2–3 cycles.
Drizzle a few drops of olive oil on one arepa.
Layer manchego slices, roasted red pepper strips, and spinach.
Press the second arepa on top.
Wrap tightly in parchment for the lunchbox — holds well for 4–5 hours.
About This Recipe
Manchego is Spain's most celebrated sheep's milk cheese — nutty, firm, and slightly salty. Paired with the sweetness of roasted red pepper, it turns a simple sandwich into something worth slowing down for.
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These recipes work because the hard part — the arepa — is already done. Zavor & Co delivers naturally gluten-free arepas straight to your door. Heat from frozen in minutes.

