Vegan Arepas Made with Polenta

Name: Vegan Arepas Made with Polenta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
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; 0.25 cup diced onion; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; salt to taste

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Based on a vegetarian arepa I found in SoCal, this dish combines surprising flavors and textures for an easy meal.

Recipe by angloesque

Published on March 21, 2009

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 arepas

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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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

563	Calories
32g	Fat
64g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 563
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	40%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Sodium 591mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 64g	23%
Dietary Fiber 15g	55%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 40mg	202%
Calcium 243mg	19%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1093mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.