Plantain Arepas

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    16 arepas

  • Calories

    86 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Brunch

  • Cuisine

    Venezuelan

Plantain Arepas

Prepare these easy and delicious Plantain Arepas. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a touch little sweetness. Serve with shredded cheese

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Ingredients

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For Plantain Arepas

  • 2 plantain ripe
  • 1/2 cup masa harina or pre-cooked cornmeal
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

For Topping

  • 1 cup cheese optional, shredded

Instructions

  1. Cut the ends of plantains and then cut them into 2-3 pieces with the skin on. Boil in salted water for 10 minutes or until they soften
  2. Remove from water and peel the plantains. Puree the pieces using a potato ricer
  3. Add the masa harina, salt, sugar, and butter. Mix well with a spoon
  4. Leave the dough to rest for 5-10 minutes
  5. Place dough over a sheet of parchment paper and flatten with your hands until the dough is 1/4" thick
  6. Cut out arepas using a 3" diameter cookie cutter
  7. Heat a griddle or skillet on medium-low. Spray the surface with nonstick spray
  8. Cook arepas for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned and toasty
  9. Serve with shredded cheese and enjoy

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Arepa Calories 86kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 215mg (9%) Potassium 126mg (3%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 395IU (8%) Vitamin C 4.1mg (5%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16arepas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Arepa
Calories 86kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Potassium 126mg 3%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 395IU 8%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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

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