Vegan and Gluten Free Colombian Arepas Recipe

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

meat

🥗Healthier: grilled vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Grilled vegetables provide a hearty filling that is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats and is a versatile cooking option.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess with lower fat content.

Combine 1 cup white cornmeal and a little bit of salt in a bowl.

Add warm water gradually until the dough is moist enough, using about 1 cup.

Knead the dough until it forms a light consistency.

Incorporate 2 tablespoons of softened vegan butter into the dough.

Add shredded vegan cheese to the dough and mix until well combined.

Divide the dough into golf ball-sized pieces and flatten them into pancake shapes.

Preheat a pan over medium heat without oil, as the vegan butter will prevent sticking.

Flatten the dough balls using saran wrap or your hands, and place them in the pan.

Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese inside starts to melt.

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