Mini Arepas with Cheese

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    12 Mini Arepas

  • Calories

    51 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Venezuelan

Mini Arepas with Cheese

These delicious Gluten free Venezuelan mini arepas are filled with cheese and are perfect for breakfast, the lunchbox and even as an after school snack

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Ingredients

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For Mini Arepas

  • 1 cup Pre-cooked Cornmeal (also known as masa harina)
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese optional

Filling

  • 1/2 mini arepas shredded Mexican cheese
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Instructions

  1. In a bowl place the water, cheese, and salt. Slowly add the Cornmeal and mix with your hands until the mixture resembles quick sand
  2. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes
  3. Meanwhile, heat a skillet or griddle over medium high heat. Spray the pan with nonstick spray or rub with oil
  4. Divide dough into 1 tablespoon balls and flatten them with your hands
  5. Cook on the griddle for 4-5 minutes on each side
  6. Remove from heat
  7. Using a paring knife, make a pocket on one side of the arepa and fill it with the shredded cheese
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Arepas can be made in advance, refrigerated, and placed in a toaster oven to reheat. 
  • Arepa dough can last in covered in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1mini arepa Calories 51kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 131mg (5%) Potassium 28mg (1%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Mini Arepas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 51 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1mini arepa
Calories 51kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 131mg 5%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

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

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