Arepas with Veggies & Guacamole

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Do you already know arepas?

Arepas are super delicious little cornmeal patties or pockets, depending on how you shape them, with a variety of fillings. Arepas originate in Latin America and come from Venezuela and Colombia. They are really easy to prepare and all you need is: precooked cornmeal, salt and water and after 5 minutes you can already throw the little dough pieces into the pan. 

I also just recently discovered them for myself and have made them quite a few times since, because they are just super quick to make and a great bread alternative. Plus, they’re vegan and gluten-free, so if you’re looking for a bread alternative – definitely check out arepas. For more info on the nutritional values of the cornmeal used, see below. Ready for the recipe?

Gracias a mi querida amiga Joha de Ecuador por inspirarme a hacer arepas. 

vegan arepas

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • Arepas
    • 100g  precooked cornflour
    • 120g water
    • a pinch of salt 
  • Filling
    • Sautéed bell pepper and onion 
    • Guacamole 
    • Tomatoes 
    • Baby Spinach

Kitchen Tools: 

  • Antistick pan or grill pan 

Method:

  1. Put the corn flour (it is important to use pre-cooked corn flour) and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  2. Then add the water and mix everything together. 
  3. Let the dough rest for 3 minutes and in the meantime heat a pan.
  4. Now form equal-sized balls and shape the dough balls into small patties with your hands. If you want to slice and fill them afterwards, I recommend shaping them a bit thicker. If you just want to put the topping on the arepas, then form thinner patties.

    one arepa in hand without filling

  5. Now cook in the pan for about 5 minutes per side. 
  6. Let cool and enjoy with filling or topping of your choice. 

Buen provecho!

vegan arepas with vegetables

More Info & Variations

Servings

These little patties are quite heavy, so I recommend 2 per person, especially if you fill them with vegetables or ingredients of your choice. 

Nutritional Info

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How do you eat Arepas

  • Eat as a main meal for lunch or dinner
  • As a snack with lighter or no filling 
  • As a bread alternative
  • As a burger bun alternative

Suitable Accompaniment 

Avocado goes great with arepas, so I recommend eating avocado with it in some form. As guacamole, in slices or in cubes. 

Have fun trying & buen provecho!

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