Arepas
Crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside cornmeal cakes stuffed with shredded chicken, black beans, avocado, and queso fresco. A Venezuelan staple you can fill with anything.
15 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Ingredients
For the filling
Instructions
Mix the cornmeal, warm water, and salt in a bowl. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then knead briefly. The dough should be moist but not sticky (add water or flour as needed). Divide into 4 balls and flatten into discs about 1/2-inch thick.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the arepas for 5-6 minutes per side until a golden crust forms. Transfer to a 350F oven for 10 minutes to cook through.
Tip: The arepa should sound hollow when you tap it. That means the inside is cooked and ready to be split open.
Slice each arepa open like a pita pocket. Stuff with shredded chicken, black beans, avocado, queso fresco, and hot sauce.
Nutrition per Serving
380kcal
Calories
22g
Protein
42g
Carbs
14g
Fat
6g
Fiber
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