Plant-Based Arepas with Polenta
Plant-Based Arepas with Polenta pair crisp-edged polenta rounds with creamy tofu and buttery avocado for a satisfying contrast of textures. Sweet banana and bright mango-jalapeño salsa add tropical notes with a gentle heat, while black beans bring hearty depth. Serve for a vibrant lunch or a light dinner when you’re craving something fresh, colorful, and fully vegan.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Arepas with Polenta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven broiler and position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Grease a baking sheet.
- 2
Cut the polenta and tofu into equally thick slabs; brush them with olive oil and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Broil under the preheated broiler until the tops are crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the bananas in the hot oil until crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, about 5 minutes. Transfer the bananas to a plate and set aside.
- 5
Add the black beans to a blender and blend until a thick sauce forms. Set aside.
- 6
Mix the mango, onion, jalapeño pepper, and salt in a small bowl until the salsa is well combined. Set aside.
- 7
To assemble the arepas, place a slice of polenta on each of 4 plates. Top each with about 1/4 of the bean sauce, then a piece of tofu, a few banana slices, some avocado, and about 1/4 of the mango salsa.
- Calories 479.29 kcal High 24%
- Protein 15.99 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 64.07 g 23%
- Total Fat 19.3 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 2.76 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 613.44 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 12.13 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 22.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 95.95 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.31 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 961.77 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 155.22 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 37.05 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Plant Based Arepas with Polenta is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Beans, Diced Onion, and Firm Tofu. Each serving provides about 479.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Arepas with Polenta made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Beans, Diced Onion, Firm Tofu, Jalapeño Pepper. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Arepas with Polenta?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 479.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Arepas with Polenta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Arepas with Polenta healthy?
- Plant-Based Arepas with Polenta has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 479.29 calories and 15.99 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 613.44 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.76 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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