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Arepa Reina Pepiada Saludable

Cultural Context

Originating from Venezuela, the Arepa Reina Pepiada is a beloved dish that combines the flavors of chicken and avocado, often enjoyed as a nutritious meal. This healthier version maintains the essence of the traditional recipe while offering a lighter alternative. Arepas are a staple in Venezuelan cuisine, and their versatility has led to various adaptations across Latin America.

VenezuelanVEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
50 grams oats
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon flaxseeds
1 tablespoon almond flour
50 grams chicken
1/2 avocado (approximately 75 grams)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic
1/2 lime
1 teaspoon olive oil

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor while being dairy-free.

1

Soak 50 grams of oats in 1/2 cup of water for about 5 minutes.

2

Add 1 teaspoon of chia seeds, 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds, and 1 teaspoon of flaxseeds to the soaked oats.

3

Mix well and then add 1 tablespoon of almond flour.

4

Let the mixture hydrate for about 15 minutes.

5

Knead the mixture and shape it into arepas, yielding 2 arepas.

6

Cook the arepas on a grill or in a skillet until golden brown.

7

In a bowl, combine 50 grams of cooked chicken, 1/2 diced avocado, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt.

8

Add 1 clove of minced garlic and juice from 1/2 lime to the mixture and mix well.

9

Finish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and set aside.

10

Once the arepas are cooked, fill them with the chicken and avocado mixture.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrillingboiling

Equipment Needed

grillskilletmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Also Known As

Healthy Reina Pepiada ArepaArepa with Chicken and Avocado

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