Arepas Con Queso
Discover a healthier and delightful way to enjoy arepas with this recipe
Ingredients
- For the arepas:
- 1 cup (120 g) precooked cornmeal
- ½ cup (60 g) finely grated carrot
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm water
- ¼ tsp salt
- For the filling:
- Tomato slices
- Lettuce leaves
- 3.5 oz (100 g) sliced turkey ham
- 3.5 oz (100 g) fresh cheese, sliced
Instructions
- In a container, dissolve the salt in the warm water and add the grated carrot. Mix well.
- Little by little, add the precooked cornmeal to the mixture of water, salt and carrot. Continue mixing until you have a smooth, workable dough. Add more cornmeal if necessary. Knead the arepa dough for a few minutes to make sure all the ingredients are well incorporated. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes to hydrate.
- Divide the dough into portions and form balls. Then, flatten each ball with your hands to create round, flat shapes about 1cm thick.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and place the arepas in the skillet. Cook each side for approximately 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Remove the arepas from the pan and let them cool slightly before cutting them in half.
- To assemble the filling, place sliced tomato slices, lettuce leaves, turkey ham and fresh cheese inside each arepa. Ready! Serve the arepas fit with the prepared filling and enjoy a healthy and delicious option.
Notes
- The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
- Amount is based on ingredients that specify value for this nutrient and 0 for those that don't.
- Makes 4 servings
- 5 ww points per serving
Nutrition
Serving: 130g | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.7g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 3.1g | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1.6mg