5.0 from 6 votes
Arepas
A warm and comforting taste of South America!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 arepas
Calories: 218 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
South American
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups pre-cooked white cornmeal masarepa
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups warm water
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese optional
- vegetable oil as needed for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the pre-cooked white cornmeal and salt. Gradually add warm water, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain. If using, work in the shredded cheese.
- Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rest for 10 minutes to hydrate the cornmeal.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Form each into a ball, then flatten into a disk about 1/2 inch thick. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly oil.
- Cook the arepas for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and have a slightly crispy surface.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
384mg
(16%)
Potassium
206mg
(6%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6arepas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 384mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.