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Arepa corn cakes with cheese filling
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Arepa corn cakes with cheese filling

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Arepa corn cakes with melted cheese filling for a balanced plant-forward everyday comfort dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Colombian
Calories: 424
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal masarepa
  • 2½ cups warm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Place cornmeal and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add warm water gradually while mixing.
  3. Knead until a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide dough into equal portions.
  5. Shape each portion into flat round cakes.
  6. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  7. Cook arepas until golden on both sides.
  8. Remove from pan and slice open carefully.
  9. Fill each arepa with shredded cheese.
  10. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 273mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use pre-cooked cornmeal specifically labeled for arepas.
Shape cakes evenly for consistent cooking.
Serve warm so cheese melts inside.

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