Learn to cook arepas and other Venezuelan favorites | World Kitchen: Venezuela

arepa flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

salsa

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Homemade salsa can be healthier, while canned options are often cheaper.

Mix corn flour, water, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into discs.

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Cook the discs for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Slice open the arepas and fill with cheese, meat, or avocado.

Serve warm with beans.

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