Name: Reina Pepiada Arepa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 (14-ounce) can jackfruit, drained; ¼ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp turmeric; ¼ tsp cumin; ½ onion, diced; 1 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tsp plant-based mayonnaise; 1 tsp white vinegar; 1 avocado, pitted and peeled; 8–10 Venezuelan corn arepas; Sprouts to taste; Salt and pepper to taste

By Vanessa Marquez

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The Reina Pepiada arepa is the Venezuelan equivalent of a chicken salad sandwich. Now, with this plant-based adaptation, you can get the same great flavor but with jackfruit and other healthy ingredients.

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 20 mins Yield: 8-10 servings

Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free

Ingredients

1 (14-ounce) can jackfruit, drained
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp cumin
½ onion, diced
1 cup chopped cilantro
2 tsp plant-based mayonnaise
1 tsp white vinegar
1 avocado, pitted and peeled
8–10 Venezuelan corn arepas
Sprouts to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

To prepare the filling

1. Place the jackfruit in a saucepan and add enough water to cover. Boil for 15 minutes.
2. Drain the jackfruit, rinse with cool water, and shred the jackfruit completely with your hands.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the jackfruit, garlic powder, turmeric, and cumin. Add a little water or vegetable broth, as needed, to prevent the ingredients from sticking, and sauté for 5 minutes. When finished, remove from heat.
4. Meanwhile, combine the onion and cilantro in a bowl.
5. In a separate container, add the plant-based mayonnaise, white vinegar, and avocado.
6. Mash the avocado with a fork until it becomes pureed and incorporated well with the mayonnaise.
7. Combine the three elements of the filling: the onion and chopped cilantro mixture, the mashed avocado mixture, and the sautéed jackfruit. Mix well.

To prepare the arepas