16 Vegan Arepa Recipes (Naturally Gluten-Free)
Arepas are vegan and gluten-free by default, which makes them one of the easiest bases to build plant-based meals on. These vegan arepa recipes span the whole day — date-and-tahini breakfast, hummus-and-veg lunch, chana masala or coconut-curry chickpeas for dinner. Every one skips animal products entirely and still lands with real flavor and enough protein to be a meal.
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The recipes
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.
Hummus Carrot Cucumber Arepa — Vegan Handheld Lunch
Smooth hummus, shredded carrot and thin cucumber on a warm gluten-free arepa. A crunchy, plant-based portable lunch ready in 5 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.
Falafel Chickpea Arepa Sandwich — Gluten-Free and Vegan
Crushed falafel-spiced chickpeas with tahini and pickled turnip between two warm gluten-free arepas. A cohesive vegan sandwich made to travel.
White Bean Smash Arepa — Vegan Make-Ahead Lunchbox
Creamy smashed white beans with lemon, rosemary and chili between two warm gluten-free arepas. A vegan lunch that's sturdy and better made ahead.
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.
Guacamole Corn Arepa — Vegan No-Stove Kids' Snack
Chunky guacamole with sweet corn and lime on a warm gluten-free arepa. A scoopable, no-stove after-school snack kids can build alone.
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.
Guacamole Pomegranate Arepa — No-Stove Kids' Snack
Smooth guacamole scattered with sweet-tart pomegranate seeds on a warm gluten-free arepa. A no-stove after-school snack that pops.
Ful Medames Arepa — Gluten-Free Egyptian Breakfast
Warm mashed fava beans with cumin, lemon and olive oil on a warm gluten-free arepa. Cairo's everyday high-protein breakfast, in 12 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.
Falafel Amba Arepa Sandwich — Gluten-Free and Vegan
Crushed falafel-spiced chickpeas with tangy amba pickled-mango sauce and cucumber between two warm gluten-free arepas. Cohesive and bright.
Date Tahini Arepa — Gluten-Free Middle Eastern Breakfast
Blitzed dates and cardamom with a drizzle of tahini and crushed pistachio on a warm gluten-free arepa. Naturally sweet, full of fiber.
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.
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.
Falafel Cauliflower Arepa — Vegan Make-Ahead Lunchbox
Falafel-spiced roasted cauliflower with tahini and chopped pickle between two warm gluten-free arepas. A hearty veg sandwich that travels.
Getting protein into a vegan arepa meal
Beans, lentils, chickpeas and tofu each bring 12–18 grams a serving. Blitz beans or chickpeas into a spread and they double as the glue that holds a sandwich together. Tahini, nut butters and hemp or pumpkin seeds add protein and richness to sweet or savory toppings alike.
More gluten-free arepa roundups
- 23 Vegetarian Gluten-Free Dinners (Most Under 20 Minutes)
- 18 Gluten-Free Mediterranean Recipes on a Warm Arepa
- 20 Gluten-Free Arepas With 5 Ingredients or Fewer
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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.
