Easy Arepas Recipe

corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain corn flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain corn flour is more nutritious, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese offers a healthier option, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lean turkey is a healthier protein choice, while chicken thighs are often cheaper than other cuts.

Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.

Pour the water into a medium mixing bowl. Add the salt and whisk until the salt dissolves.

Add the corn flour to the water and stir it with a spoon or with your hands to form a dough. Set the dough aside for 5 minutes.

Form arepas patties that are about 3-4 inches in diameter and about ½-inch thick by rolling the dough into balls and flattening them with your hands.

Warm the olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Add the patties and cook 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Transfer the arepas to a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

Remove the arepas and serve warm.

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