Based on a vegetarian arepa I found in SoCal, this dish combines surprising flavors and textures for an easy meal.
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
Step 1
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Grease a baking sheet.
Step 2
Slice the tofu and polenta into slabs of equal thickness; brush with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Cook the tofu and polenta under the preheated broiler until the tops are crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Pour the entire can of black beans into a blender and blend until a thick sauce forms.
Step 6
Stir the mango, diced onion, jalapeno pepper, and salt together in a small bowl.
Step 7
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 563 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat32g | 40% |
Saturated Fat5g | 23% |
Sodium591mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate64g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber15g | 55% |
Total Sugars21g | |
Protein14g | |
Vitamin C40mg | 202% |
Calcium243mg | 19% |
Iron5mg | 28% |
Potassium1093mg | 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.
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