Refried Beans Queso Fresco Arepa — Savory Breakfast

Warm refried beans, crumbled queso fresco, and fresh cilantro on a warm arepa. A hearty Latin breakfast that is high in protein, naturally gluten-free, and on the table in five minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
• ½ cup refried beans (canned)
• 2 oz queso fresco, crumbled
• Fresh cilantro leaves
• Hot sauce to serve (optional)

How to Make It

1. Toast arepas until warm and golden.
2. Warm refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, 2–3 minutes.
3. Spread beans generously over each warm arepa.
4. Crumble queso fresco over the top.
5. Scatter fresh cilantro leaves and serve with hot sauce on the side.

Why It Works

Beans and cheese for breakfast is a tradition across Latin America — it is filling, affordable, and genuinely delicious. Queso fresco adds a mild salty creaminess that pairs perfectly with the earthy refried beans. On a warm arepa, this is a breakfast that keeps the whole family going all morning.

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