The Dish: Venezuelan Arepas from Autana

corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole grain flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and offers a cheesy flavor.

shredded beef

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken is leaner and canned tuna is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds protein.

Mix cornmeal, hot water, salt, sugar, and oil in a bowl until well combined.

Knead the mixture until smooth.

Shape the dough into balls, then flatten them into discs.

Heat a griddle over medium heat.

Cook the discs for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side until crispy, depending on preference.

Let them cool slightly before filling.

Slice open to create a pocket and fill with ham and cheese, chicken salad, shredded beef, shredded chicken, or shredded fish.

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