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Black Bean & Plantain Arepa Sandwiches

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

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

Ingredients

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)

Instructions

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  1. If you haven't already prepared your arepas, which take about 30 minutes (not included in prep time), do that now.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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!
  6. 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.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6(Sandwiches)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 459

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.