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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
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 arepas
Calories: 86 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
Venezuelan
Ingredients
For Plantain Arepas
- 2 ripe plantains
- 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 shredded cheese optional
Instructions
- 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
- Remove from water and peel the plantains. Puree the pieces using a potato ricer
- Add the masa harina, salt, sugar, and butter. Mix well with a spoon
- Leave the dough to rest for 5-10 minutes
- Place dough over a sheet of parchment paper and flatten with your hands until the dough is 1/4" thick
- Cut out arepas using a 3" diameter cookie cutter
- Heat a griddle or skillet on medium-low. Spray the surface with nonstick spray
- Cook arepas for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned and toasty
- Serve with shredded cheese and enjoy
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Nutrition Information
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
(4%)
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
% 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.