How to Reheat Arepas (Plus 15 Recipes to Make With Them)
Zavor & Co arepas arrive frozen and reheat in minutes — no thawing, no fuss. The short version: toaster on high for 2–3 cycles is the everyday method, an air fryer at 350°F for 4–5 minutes gives the crispest edge, a dry skillet over medium heat works in a pinch, and the oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes is best for a big batch. Microwaving works but softens them — use it only if it's all you've got. Once they're hot, here are fifteen fast things to make.
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The recipes
Mango Cream Cheese Arepa — 5-Minute Gluten-Free Breakfast
Fresh mango and softened cream cheese on a warm gluten-free arepa, ready in 5 minutes. Naturally sweet, no cooking, and kids finish it before school.
Brie Raspberry Jam Arepa — Easy Weekend Brunch
Warm melted brie and tart raspberry jam on a gluten-free arepa, finished with fresh berries and mint. An elegant brunch in under 10 minutes.
Goat Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Arepa — Savory Breakfast
Creamy goat cheese and oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes with fresh basil on a warm gluten-free arepa. A savory 5-minute breakfast, no cooking required.
Smoked Salmon Avocado Arepa — No-Cook Gluten-Free Brunch
Smoked salmon, creamy avocado and briny capers on a warm gluten-free arepa. A restaurant-quality brunch with no cooking, ready in 8 minutes.
Passionfruit Ricotta Arepa — Tropical 5-Minute Breakfast
Creamy ricotta, tangy passionfruit pulp and honey on a warm gluten-free arepa. A bright, tropical breakfast that comes together in 5 minutes.
Plantain Fried Egg Arepa — Savory Gluten-Free Breakfast
Sweet fried plantain and a crisp-edged fried egg on a warm gluten-free arepa. A sweet-and-savory breakfast plate ready in 10 minutes.
Fig Prosciutto Arugula Arepa — Elegant Brunch in Minutes
Sweet fresh fig, silky prosciutto and peppery arugula on a warm gluten-free arepa. A stunning brunch that comes together in under 10 minutes.
Whipped Ricotta Peach Arepa — Elegant Brunch, No Oven
Cloud-light whipped ricotta and thin fresh peach slices with honey on a warm gluten-free arepa. A light, beautiful brunch in 8 minutes.
Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Arepa — Sweet 7-Minute Breakfast
Creamy ricotta, fresh blueberries, lemon and honey on a warm gluten-free arepa. A bright, protein-rich breakfast ready in 7 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.
Pear Goat Cheese Walnut Arepa — Cheese-Board Brunch
Tangy goat cheese, thin ripe pear and toasted walnuts on a warm gluten-free arepa. A bistro-salad brunch you eat by hand, in 8 minutes.
Spinach Feta Egg Arepa — High-Protein Gluten-Free Breakfast
Soft eggs folded with baby spinach and salty feta on a warm gluten-free arepa. A protein-rich, veg-forward breakfast ready 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.
Banana Cottage Cheese Arepa — High-Protein Breakfast
Creamy cottage cheese, sliced banana, honey and cinnamon on a warm gluten-free arepa. A high-protein breakfast that comes together in 5 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.
Reheating notes
Heat arepas straight from frozen — don't thaw first. They're done when the outside is warm and slightly crisp and the center is hot, usually under 10 minutes by any method (toasters and air fryers vary, so go by feel). For lunchboxes, heat in the morning and let them cool; they're good at room temperature once they've been warmed, or reheat briefly at work.
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Every recipe here starts with a Zavor & Co gluten-free arepa. We deliver them to your door so the base is always ready — heat from frozen in minutes and the meal is halfway done.
