Arepas

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8 Arepas

  • Calories

    195 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer, Bread

  • Cuisine

    Colombian

Arepas

Arepas are a delicious cheesy bread made out of cornmeal! This super simple Colombian treat is sure to win the hearts of your family.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ Teaspoons salt
  • 2 Cups Pre-Cooked Corn Meal White or Yellow
  • 2 ½ Cups warm water
  • 4 Ounces mozzarella cheese Shredded, Optional
  • vegetable oil as Needed
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the salt and corn meal. Add the warm water and mix until a soft, moist dough forms.
  3. Divide the dough into 8 even-sized balls, about 2 ½ tablespoons per ball. Use your fingers to press the balls into round discs, about 5-inches. If you would like to make them cheese-filled, carefully add a heaping tablespoon of cheese to the center of the disc and press the dough around the cheese to form a dough ball. If you do not want to fill the arepas, make the discs 3-inches with and ½ inch thick.
  4. Carefully press the ball until it’s a disc about 3-inches wide and ½ inch thick.
  5. In a large skillet, bring 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Cook the discs for 5 minutes on either side, transferring to a baking sheet. Bake all the arepas in the oven for 10 minutes, until the outside is crisp and golden. These are best served warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 530mg (22%) Potassium 139mg (4%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 96IU (2%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Arepas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 195kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 530mg 22%
Potassium 139mg 3%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 96IU 2%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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