Arepa topped with spiced kofte, yogurt and sumac onion

Turkish Köfte Arepa — Gluten-Free One-Skillet Dinner

September 01, 2026

Category: Simple Meals  |  Ready in 18 minutes  |  Serves 1 adult or 2 kids  |  Naturally gluten-free

What You Need

  • 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
  • 10 oz ground beef or lamb
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced with a pinch of sumac

How to Make It

  1. Mix the ground meat with cumin, paprika and a pinch of salt; shape into small oval patties.
  2. Pan-fry over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, 8-9 minutes.
  3. Toss the onion slices with the sumac.
  4. Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
  5. Top each arepa with kofte, a dollop of yogurt and sumac onion.

About This Recipe

Kofte are Turkey's spiced meatballs, grilled or pan-fried and served everywhere from street stalls to family tables. Sumac-dusted onion and cool yogurt are the classic accompaniments.


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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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