Source: Marlisa Brown MS RD CDE CDN, Gluten-Free Hassle Free

A delicious Hispanic flatbread with provolone cheese and roasted red peppers.

Servings

1.5 cup cold water , boiling
1 cup masa harina flour , instant (gluten free)
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
2 oz Cheese, provolone, medium , hard
1 medium red bell peppers , sliced (about 4 pieces)
1 cooking spray (gluten free)
0.5 tsp salt

1 In a medium bowl mix together masa harina, boiling water, and salt until well combined. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
2 Preheat oven to 350°F.
3 Wet your hands with cold water and separate mixture into 4 balls, and flatten with your hands into patties.
4 Spray a large skillet with cooking spray (or coat with vegetable oil) and heat it over medium heat until hot.
5 Place each patty in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until it browns and it puffs up a little and center is mostly set. (The middle will be a little soft like polenta).
6 Sprinkle top of each arepa with parmesan cheese
7 Slice each arepa open and fill with provolone and red pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake in a 350°F oven until the cheese melts.