Merguez Arepa Sandwich — Spiced Sturdy Handheld Lunch
Category: On-the-Go | Ready in 15 minutes | Serves 1 adult or 2 kids | Naturally gluten-free
What You Need
- 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
- 2 merguez sausages (GF), sliced
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
How to Make It
- Pan-fry the merguez slices until browned and cooked through, 6-7 minutes.
- Stir the grated, squeezed cucumber into the yogurt for a quick tzatziki-style sauce.
- Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
- Spread harissa on one arepa and the cucumber yogurt on the other.
- Pile the merguez in the middle, close, press and wrap in paper.
About This Recipe
Merguez is a spicy, cumin-and-harissa-spiced lamb or beef sausage from North Africa, common on French and Mediterranean grills. Cool cucumber yogurt tames the heat and keeps the sandwich cohesive.
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