How to Make Arepas | Easy and Only Three Ingredients!

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 place a wire rack on a baking sheet.

In a large bowl, combine 2.5 cups of lukewarm water and 1 teaspoon of salt, stirring with fingers.

Add 2 cups of pre-cooked cornmeal to the bowl and mix until a soft dough forms.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Cut the rested dough into eight pie pieces, roll into balls, and pat into half-inch thick patties.

Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a pan over medium heat until ripples form.

Fry the patties in the hot oil for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Transfer the fried patties to the wire rack and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 350°F.

Cut open the arepas and fill with cheese, beans, and avocado.

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