Simple Brunch Recipe | Loaded Arepa de Choclo

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still providing flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt offers a healthier alternative with similar creaminess.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers provide a milder flavor while being more accessible.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are a nutritious alternative, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup yellow cornmeal and 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.

Add 2 tablespoons melted butter and stir to combine.

Pour in 1 1/2 cups warm milk and mix until the consistency is thicker than pancake batter.

Melt a knob of butter in a pan set to medium heat.

Pour in a heaping 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and shape into a circle.

Cook for about 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.

Prepare a coleslaw by mixing 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, a pinch of salt, juice of 1/4 lime, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside in the fridge.

For the sauces, mix 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons sriracha, and 1/2 tablespoon white distilled vinegar in a bowl.

For the cilantro garlic sauce, blend 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 clove garlic, 1 cup cilantro, juice of 1/2 lime, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin until smooth.

Assemble the arepa by placing it on a plate, adding black beans, 3 ripe sweet plantains, and a fried egg on top.

Sprinkle cotija cheese on top and serve with the cabbage slaw and sauces.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens