Arepas Andinas Venezolanas/ Arepas de Trigo

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

cooked meat

🥗Healthier: grilled vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are a budget-friendly protein alternative.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with less fat.

Combine the harina de trigo, polvo de hornear, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, and milk.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Shape the dough into arepas and cook them on a hot griddle until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens