Black Bean & Plantain Arepa Sandwiches

Name: Black Bean & Plantain Arepa Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 (Sandwiches)
Ingredients: 6 large arepas; 2 large ripe and spotty plantains, peeled; 1 Tbsp oil; 1 ounce can black beans, slightly drained; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 Pinch sea salt; 2 ripe avocados; 2-3 Tbsp lime juice; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/4 cup diced onion; 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro; cabbage; cilantro; Habanero Hot Sauce

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 (Sandwiches)
Calories
459 kcal
Course
Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine
Vegan

Black Bean & Plantain Arepa Sandwiches

Valerie Marks

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30-minute, 10-ingredient arepa sandwiches with roasted plantains, smoky black beans, guacamole, and habanero hot sauce! A tasty snack or satisfying vegan meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

AREPAS

6 large arepas (or you could sub corn tortillas)

PLANTAINS

2 large ripe and spotty plantains, peeled
1 Tbsp oil (avocado is my preferred)

BLACK BEANS

1 ounce can black beans, slightly drained
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 Pinch sea salt

GUACAMOLE

2 ripe avocados
2-3 Tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
1/4 cup diced onion
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro

FOR SERVING (optional)

cabbage
cilantro
Habanero Hot Sauce (or other hot sauce)

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Instructions

If you haven't already prepared your arepas, which take about 30 minutes (not included in prep time), do that now.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (209 C). Peel your plantains and slice on a diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces. Then add to a parchment-lined baking sheet and toss with oil. Arrange into an even layer and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and caramelized. Toss near the 10-minute point to ensure even baking.
In the meantime, add (slightly drained) black beans to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until bubbly and hot. Season with cumin and salt and stir to combine. Then turn heat off and set aside (cover to keep warm).
Lastly, prepare guacamole by mashing avocado in a small mixing bowl and adding lime, salt, onion, and cilantro. Stir to combine, and taste and adjust flavor as needed. Add more salt for saltiness, lime for acidity, or onion for crunch. Set aside.
You're ready to serve. Slice your hot arepas in half (or cut a "pita pocket" and stuff). Add guacamole, beans, plantains, and any other desired toppings, such as Habanero Hot Sauce, cabbage, or cilantro!
Best when fresh. Store leftovers (separate from each other) in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Notes

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 of 6 sandwiches (as the recipe is written) with all of the guacamole, beans, and plantains and no optional toppings.

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Serving 1(Sandwiches) Calories 459 (23%) Carbohydrates 81.1g (27%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1.6g (8%) Sodium 644mg (27%) Fiber 8.6g (34%) Sugar 9.8g (20%)