
Mortadella Provolone Arepa — Gluten-Free Deli Sandwich
Category: Lunchbox Ideas | Ready in 6 minutes | Serves 1 adult or 2 kids | Naturally gluten-free
What You Need
- 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
- 3 slices mortadella
- 1 oz provolone, sliced
- 3 tbsp chopped giardiniera, well drained
- 1 tsp olive oil
How to Make It
- Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
- Layer the mortadella and provolone on one arepa.
- Top with the well-drained giardiniera and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Close with the second arepa and press gently.
- Wrap in paper; drained giardiniera keeps it from getting soggy.
About This Recipe
Giardiniera — pickled mixed vegetables — is the tangy crunch Chicago's Italian delis pile onto every sandwich. Draining it well is the one trick that keeps a packed sandwich from turning soggy.
Keep Your Freezer Stocked for Busy Days
These recipes work because the hard part is already done. Zavor & Co delivers gluten-free arepas straight to your door — heat them from frozen in minutes and dinner is halfway there.

