50 Global Gluten-Free Dinners on a Warm Arepa
One base, thirty countries. These gluten-free dinners take the arepa somewhere new every night — chicken adobo from the Philippines, chana masala from India, ropa vieja from Cuba, chicken paprikash from Hungary, larb from Thailand. Most land in about 20 minutes, and every sauce here is either naturally gluten-free or has a simple swap noted in the recipe.
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The recipes
Jerk Chicken Arepa — Gluten-Free Jamaican Dinner
Spicy, smoky Jamaican jerk chicken over a warm gluten-free arepa with a cool slaw. Bold island flavor from one skillet, on the table in 20 minutes.
Harissa Lamb Arepa — Gluten-Free North African Dinner
Spiced harissa lamb with a cool yogurt drizzle on a warm gluten-free arepa. Bold North African flavor from one skillet, ready in 20 minutes.
Miso-Glazed Salmon Arepa — Gluten-Free Japanese Dinner
Sweet-savory miso-glazed salmon with a caramelized crust on a warm gluten-free arepa. A Japanese-inspired dinner ready in under 20 minutes.
Arepa with Thai Peanut Chicken — Fusion Gluten-Free Dinner
Tender chicken in a rich Thai peanut sauce served over a warm gluten-free arepa. A crowd-pleasing fusion dinner ready in 20 minutes.
Coconut Curry Chickpea Arepa — Vegan Gluten-Free Dinner
Chickpeas simmered in a creamy coconut curry on a warm gluten-free arepa. A plant-based dinner with big flavor, ready in 15 minutes.
White Bean Tomato Arepa — Gluten-Free Mediterranean Dinner
Creamy cannellini beans, blistered cherry tomatoes and olive oil on a warm gluten-free arepa. A meatless Mediterranean dinner in 12 minutes.
BBQ Black Bean Corn Arepa — Meatless Dinner in 12
Smoky black beans and sweet corn in gluten-free barbecue sauce on a warm gluten-free arepa. A meatless weeknight dinner in 12 minutes.
Lemon Tuna White Bean Arepa — High-Protein Dinner in 10
Tuna, white beans, lemon and olive oil on a warm gluten-free arepa. A pantry dinner with 30g of protein, ready in 10 minutes.
Harissa Chickpea Cucumber Arepa — Meatless Dinner in 12
Chickpeas in mild harissa with cool diced cucumber on a warm gluten-free arepa. A fast, plant-based lunch with real heat, in 12 minutes.
Miso Sesame Tofu Arepa — Vegan Gluten-Free Dinner
Pan-seared miso-sesame tofu with cool cucumber on a warm gluten-free arepa. A plant-based, umami-rich dinner ready in 18 minutes.
Gochujang Tofu Arepa — Gluten-Free Korean Dinner
Sticky gochujang-glazed tofu with a quick cucumber kimchi on a warm gluten-free arepa. A sweet-spicy Korean-inspired dinner in under 20 minutes.
Black Bean Sweet Potato Arepa — Meatless Dinner in 15
Warm black beans and tender sweet potato with a smoky chipotle crema on a gluten-free arepa. A hearty meatless dinner in 15 minutes.
Chicken Shawarma Arepa — Gluten-Free Lebanese Dinner
Warm-spiced chicken shawarma with fluffy garlic toum and fresh tomato on a gluten-free arepa. A fast Lebanese-inspired dinner in under 20 minutes.
Chimichurri Shrimp Arepa — Gluten-Free Dinner in 15
Quick-seared shrimp with bright chimichurri and charred corn on a warm gluten-free arepa. A fresh, summery dinner ready in 15 minutes.
Palak Paneer Arepa — Gluten-Free Indian Dinner
Soft paneer in a spiced creamy spinach sauce on a warm gluten-free arepa. A vegetarian, iron-rich Indian-inspired dinner in 15 minutes.
Ropa Vieja Arepa — Gluten-Free Cuban-Style Dinner
Tender shredded beef braised with peppers, onions and olives on a warm gluten-free arepa. Cuban comfort food, weeknight fast.
Larb Chicken Arepa — Gluten-Free Thai Dinner in 12
Sizzled ground chicken tossed with lime, chili and herbs on a warm gluten-free arepa. A light, zingy Thai-Lao dinner ready in 12 minutes.
Chorizo White Bean Arepa — Gluten-Free Spanish Dinner
Smoky chorizo, creamy white beans and quick-wilted kale on a warm gluten-free arepa. A one-pan Spanish-style dinner in 15 minutes.
Aji Amarillo Chicken Arepa — Gluten-Free Peruvian Dinner
Shredded chicken in a golden, gently spicy Peruvian aji amarillo sauce on a warm gluten-free arepa. Creamy heat, weeknight fast.
Sambal Green Beans Tofu Arepa — Gluten-Free Vegan Dinner
Blistered green beans and crispy tofu in a sweet-hot sambal on a warm gluten-free arepa. A big-flavor plant-based dinner in 15 minutes.
Chicken Adobo Arepa — Gluten-Free Filipino Dinner
Chicken braised in tamari, vinegar and garlic on a warm gluten-free arepa. The Philippines' national dish, weeknight-simple, in 20 minutes.
Gyudon Beef Arepa — Gluten-Free Japanese Dinner
Thin beef and sweet onion simmered in tamari, ginger and mirin on a warm gluten-free arepa. A 15-minute rice-bowl classic, reimagined.
Chana Masala Arepa — Gluten-Free Indian Dinner
Chickpeas in a bright tomato-onion-ginger gravy on a warm gluten-free arepa. The takeout favorite, weeknight fast and all plants.
Turkish Köfte Arepa — Gluten-Free One-Skillet Dinner
Spiced beef köfte with garlic yogurt and sharp sumac onion on a warm gluten-free arepa. Big flavor from one skillet, in 18 minutes.
Pad Krapow Chicken Arepa — Gluten-Free Thai Dinner
Minced chicken sizzled with garlic, chili and basil on a warm gluten-free arepa. The dish Thailand eats when it's hungry and busy.
Jamaican Curry Chicken Arepa — Gluten-Free Island Dinner
Chicken in a warm golden curry with thyme and allspice on a warm gluten-free arepa. Island comfort food, on the table in 20 minutes.
Dak Galbi Chicken Arepa — Gluten-Free Korean Dinner
Gochujang-marinated chicken with charred cabbage on a warm gluten-free arepa. Sweet, spicy Korean comfort food, ready in 18 minutes.
Garlic Shrimp Arepa — Gluten-Free Spanish Dinner in 10
Shrimp sizzled in garlic-chili olive oil with parsley on a warm gluten-free arepa. The tapas-bar classic, ten minutes start to finish.
Moroccan Chickpea Stew Arepa — Gluten-Free Vegan Dinner
Chickpeas simmered with tomato and warm ras el hanout on a warm gluten-free arepa. Fragrant, filling, meat-free, in under 20 minutes.
Vietnamese Caramel Chicken Arepa — Sticky 20-Minute Dinner
Chicken braised in a dark, salty-sweet caramel with black pepper on a warm gluten-free arepa. Sticky, savory and done in 20 minutes.
Seco de Pollo Arepa — Gluten-Free Ecuadorian Dinner
Chicken braised with cilantro, tomato and cumin on a warm gluten-free arepa. A South American Sunday dish, on a weeknight, in 20 minutes.
Mujaddara Arepa — Gluten-Free Lebanese Lentil Dinner
Spiced lentils under sweet caramelized onion with a spoon of yogurt on a warm gluten-free arepa. Humble, ancient, satisfying.
Mapo Tofu Arepa — Gluten-Free Chinese Dinner in 15
Silky tofu and a little ground pork in a spicy Sichuan sauce on a warm gluten-free arepa. Use GF chili bean paste; done in 15 minutes.
Egg Curry Arepa — Gluten-Free Indian Dinner
Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a spiced tomato-onion gravy on a warm gluten-free arepa. Cheap, fast and full of protein, in 18 minutes.
Moqueca Fish Arepa — Gluten-Free Brazilian Dinner
White fish poached in coconut milk with tomato, pepper and lime on a warm gluten-free arepa. Bright, rich, ready in 20 minutes.
Chicken Paprikash Arepa — Gluten-Free Hungarian Dinner
Chicken in a velvety sweet-paprika and sour-cream sauce on a warm gluten-free arepa. Budapest comfort food from one pan, in 20 minutes.
Sri Lankan Dal Arepa — Vegan Gluten-Free Dinner
Red lentils simmered soft with coconut milk, turmeric and curry leaf on a warm gluten-free arepa. Creamy, gentle and vegan, in 18 minutes.
Cuban Picadillo Arepa — Gluten-Free Weeknight Dinner
Ground beef with olives, raisins and tomato on a warm gluten-free arepa. Salty-sweet Havana comfort food, weeknight-fast, in 18 minutes.
Shawarma Cauliflower Arepa — Gluten-Free Vegan Dinner
Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas in warm shawarma spice with a lemony tahini drizzle on a warm gluten-free arepa. All plants, all flavor.
Bulgogi Mushroom Arepa — Vegetarian Gluten-Free Dinner
Meaty mushrooms in a sweet-savory bulgogi sauce with sesame and scallion on a warm gluten-free arepa. Vegetarian and done in 15 minutes.
Shrimp Saganaki Arepa — Gluten-Free Greek Dinner
Shrimp baked in a garlicky tomato sauce with melting feta on a warm gluten-free arepa. A taverna classic, straight from the skillet.
Tortang Talong Arepa — Gluten-Free Filipino Dinner
Smoky grilled eggplant folded into a savory egg omelette on a warm gluten-free arepa. Humble, quick and unexpectedly craveable, in 18 minutes.
West African Peanut Stew Arepa — 20-Minute Dinner
Chicken simmered in a rich tomato-peanut sauce on a warm gluten-free arepa. Deep, nutty, warming, and it comes together fast.
Palak Chana Arepa — Vegetarian Gluten-Free Indian Dinner
Chickpeas in a silky spiced spinach sauce on a warm gluten-free arepa. Iron, fiber and protein in one green, glossy pan, in 18 minutes.
Rajas con Crema Arepa — Gluten-Free Mexican Dinner
Roasted poblano strips and sweet corn in a light cream sauce with chicken on a warm gluten-free arepa. Mild, comforting, 20 minutes.
Thai Red Curry Arepa — Gluten-Free Vegetarian Dinner
Tofu and crisp-tender vegetables in a coconut red-curry sauce on a warm gluten-free arepa. Takeout flavor at weeknight speed, ready in 18 minutes.
Kuku Sabzi Arepa — Gluten-Free Persian Herb Frittata
A herb-packed Persian egg cake with walnuts and tart barberries on a warm gluten-free arepa. Bright green, tangy and protein-dense, in 20 minutes.
Black Beans Curtido Arepa — Gluten-Free Salvadoran Dinner
Cumin black beans topped with tangy cabbage curtido on a warm gluten-free arepa. A fresh, filling Central-American plate, ready in 15 minutes.
Miso Eggplant Arepa — Gluten-Free Japanese Vegetarian Dinner
Silky roasted eggplant lacquered in sweet miso glaze with edamame on a warm gluten-free arepa. Glossy, umami-deep and vegetarian, in 18 minutes.
Channa Aloo Arepa — Gluten-Free Trinidadian Vegan Dinner
Chickpeas and soft potato in a fragrant island curry on a warm gluten-free arepa. Hearty, vegan, a Caribbean roti-shop staple.
Piri-Piri Shrimp Arepa — Gluten-Free Portuguese Dinner
Garlicky, fiery piri-piri shrimp with a squeeze of lemon on a warm gluten-free arepa. A Lisbon seafood grill, ready in 12 minutes.
Satsivi Chicken Arepa — Gluten-Free Georgian Dinner
Shredded chicken in a silky, garlicky walnut sauce on a warm gluten-free arepa. A Tbilisi feast dish, simplified for a weeknight.
Black Beans & Cheese Arepa — Easy Meatless Dinner
Seasoned black beans and melted cheese on a warm gluten-free arepa. An easy, filling, meatless weeknight dinner that's ready in minutes.
Moroccan Chermoula Chicken Arepa — 20-Minute Dinner
Vibrant chermoula-marinated chicken on a warm gluten-free arepa. Bold North African herb and spice flavor, made simple and gluten-free.
Peruvian Lomo Saltado Arepa — Gluten-Free Stir-Fry Dinner
Stir-fried beef with tomato, onion and lime on a warm gluten-free arepa. Peru's favorite stir-fry, weeknight-fast and naturally gluten-free.
Stocking a global gluten-free pantry
A handful of jars and bottles unlock most of this list: tamari (for soy sauce), certified gluten-free gochujang and miso, curry powder and garam masala, harissa, fish sauce, coconut milk. Add fresh aromatics — garlic, ginger, chili, herbs — and you can cook your way around the world without a special trip.
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