Manchego and Roasted Red Pepper Arepa Sandwich — gluten-free arepa recipe

Manchego Roasted Red Pepper Arepa — No-Sog Lunchbox

August 18, 2026•1 min read

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

  1. Toast arepas on high in the toaster, 2–3 cycles.

  2. Drizzle a few drops of olive oil on one arepa.

  3. Layer manchego slices, roasted red pepper strips, and spinach.

  4. Press the second arepa on top.

  5. 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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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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