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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
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 Mini Arepas
Calories: 51 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
Venezuelan
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- In a bowl place the water, cheese, and salt. Slowly add the Cornmeal and mix with your hands until the mixture resembles quick sand
- Let the dough rest for 5 minutes
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet or griddle over medium high heat. Spray the pan with nonstick spray or rub with oil
- Divide dough into 1 tablespoon balls and flatten them with your hands
- Cook on the griddle for 4-5 minutes on each side
- Remove from heat
- Using a paring knife, make a pocket on one side of the arepa and fill it with the shredded cheese
- Enjoy!
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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
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
% 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.