How to Make Vegan Arepas Made with Polenta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and filling vegan recipe to add to your culinary repertoire? Look no further than these vegan arepas made with polenta! Arepas are a traditional dish in many Latin American countries, and they are typically made with cornmeal. In this recipe, we'll be using polenta—a coarsely ground cornmeal, to create a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any time of day.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) container tofu, drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) tube prepared polenta
  • olive oil
  • 2 bananas, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 cup black beans, undrained
  • 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1 large mango - peeled, seeded, and diced
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 arepas

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Grease a baking sheet.
  • Slice the tofu and polenta into slabs of equal thickness; brush with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Cook the tofu and polenta under the preheated broiler until the tops are crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the bananas in the oil until crispy on the outside, yet soft on the inside, about 5 minutes. Remove the bananas from the oil and set aside.
  • Pour the entire can of black beans into a blender and blend until a thick sauce forms.
  • Stir the mango, diced onion, jalapeno pepper, and salt together in a small bowl.
  • To build the arepas, place a slice of polenta on each of four plates and top each with first about 1/4 of the bean sauce, then a piece of tofu, a few slices of banana, some avocado, and finishing with about 1/4 of the mango salsa.
  • Nutrition

    563 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Sodium: 591mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 243mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1093mg