Arepas
Arepas is ready in 30 minutes (20 hands-on) and has 658 kcal and 32 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $1.53. Prices from Walmart, 2026.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Hands-on
- 20 min
- Calories
- 658 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.53
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Precooked corn flour (masa harina)200 g
- Chicken breast200 g
- Avocado120 g
- Mayonnaise20 g
- Lime20 g
- Red onion30 g
Method
Poach the chicken in simmering salted water for 12 minutes, then shred it.
Meanwhile, mix the precooked corn flour with 130 ml of warm water and a pinch of salt into a soft dough and shape two thick discs.
Cook them in a dry non-stick pan over medium heat for 6-7 minutes each side until they sound hollow when tapped.
Mash the avocado with the mayonnaise, lime and finely chopped red onion, mix in the chicken and stuff the split arepas.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 658 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrates | 85 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
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