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Arepas
  • 5 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Ingredients

  • 2 T green onions (scallions)
  • 2 cup Yellow Cornmeal, finely ground, whole grain
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup corn, frozen
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 T water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

Mise en Place

  • Slice scallion finely.
  • Mix with cornmeal, cheese, and corn.
  • Salt and pepper mixture to taste.

Creating the arepa batter

  • Put milk and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until steam rises.
  • Remove from heat and stir into cornmeal mixture until a thick batter is formed.
  • Season batter to taste and add more cornmeal if needed.
  • Let batter rest until it thickens into a soft dough, about 15 minutes.

Shaping the arepas

  • Gently form 3- to 4-inch balls from mixture and flatten with palm of your hand to a 1/2-inch-thick disk.

Cook the arepas

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook arepas, working in batches, until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.

Recipe in Action

  • 5 servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Cornmeal does not contain gluten. It makes a great alternative to baking with traditional flours.

Cultural Facts

Arepas are a popular food found throughout many Latin American countries, specifically Colombia and Venezuela. This popular side dish is made of ground maize dough or cooked flour and served alongside a flavorful protein dish.

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