How to Make Arepas (with a twist)

Arepas are made with corn flour, and usually stuffed with cheese, and several other fillings.  I learned how to make arepas from a dear Colombian friend that also lived in Venezuela for several years.  That is why my recipe has a twist, because it is not quite traditional, but oh so tasty!

I have an arepa maker that cooks the arepas, but you can also cook them in a pan or griddle.  This recipe makes about eleven arepas.

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INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups Harina PAN https://amzn.to/3fdqRGW
• 5 cups water
• 1/4 cup vegan butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup mozzarella shredded cheese
• 1 1/2 tablespoon flaxmeal

INSTRUCTIONS

• Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and combine well with your hands, until the mixture is smooth (see picture below).
• Form balls and place them on the arepa maker (or flatten them and place them in an oiled pan).
• If cooking them in the arepa maker, set the timer to 15 minutes or until golden.

FILLINGS

• Butter
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Scrambled eggs
• Creamy Avocado –  Combine all ingredients
  • 3 avocados (mashed)
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/3 cup tomatoes (chopped)
  • Salt to taste
• Veggie Meat/Seitan https://wp.me/pcOthW-eL

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I have to tell you, once you try arepas, you are going to eat them forever.  You cannot live without eating arepas at least once a month.  It is just one of those meals that are so full of flavor, with so many options for fillings, and a crowd pleaser.

Here is the link to get a similar arepa maker (mine is very old);  https://amzn.to/3f53YWd.

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Enjoy!