Manchego and Roasted Red Pepper Arepa Sandwich — Gluten-Free 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.
Keep Your Freezer Stocked for Busy Days
These recipes work because the hard part — the arepa — is already done. Zavor & Co delivers handmade gluten-free Colombian arepas straight to your door. Heat from frozen in minutes.
