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Gluten Free Crispy Plantain Arepas

September 14, 2018 by Tiffany Leave a Comment

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Prepare these easy and delicious Plantain Arepas. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a touch little sweetness. Serve with shredded cheese

Prepare these easy and delicious Plantain Arepas. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a touch little sweetnes. Serve with shredded cheese.

Crispy Plantain Arepas

From South America with LOVE 🙂

If you’re looking to add exotic elements to your breakfast or brunch, look no further.

These gluten free Plantain Arepas are easy to make and delicious. The secret is to look for ripe plantains, the yellow ones with the black spots.

Prepare these easy and delicious Plantain Arepas. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a touch little sweetnes. Serve with shredded cheese.

Save the green ones for tostones.

Cut the arepas thinly so they get crispy when they cook.

Serve them with shredded semi-soft white cheese or cheddar cheese, shredded chicken or beef, or just plain with a dab of butter. I personally, use 2 to sandwich my cheese inside.

So here’s how to make them:

Boil your plantain with the skin until softened. About 8-10 minutes

Delicious savory homemade plantain gnocchi is served with an amazing four cheese sauce. Perfect as a vegetarian entree for parties or celebrations.

Then mash them using a potato ricer. I avoid mashing them with a fork since they don’t get as creamy.

Delicious savory homemade plantain gnocchi is served with an amazing four cheese sauce. Perfect as a vegetarian entree for parties or celebrations.

I then add my arepa cornmeal or masa arepa, salt, sugar and a bit of butter

Prepare these easy and delicious Plantain Arepas. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a touch little sweetnes. Serve with shredded cheese.

Mix and let it rest for 5-10 minutes in order for the plantain to absorb the cornmeal.

Then with your hands, flatten the dough until it’s 1/4 inch thick. You can make them a little thicker, but I prefer them thinner since they crisp up better.

Prepare these easy and delicious Plantain Arepas. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a touch little sweetnes. Serve with shredded cheese.

I used a 3 inch cookie cutter to cut out my arepas. Other people just shape them by hand. You can do whatever you think it’s easier.

Prepare these easy and delicious Plantain Arepas. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a touch little sweetnes. Serve with shredded cheese.

I then cook my arepas in a griddle coated with non – stick spray. On medium – low heat about 4-5 minutes or each side.

Prepare these easy and delicious Plantain Arepas. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a touch little sweetnes. Serve with shredded cheese.

And that’s it!

See? Easy peasy!

You can make the dough in advance and leave it in the fridge. Cook them when needed. Also, you can cook them in advance and place them on the toaster oven when ready to serve.

I hope you can try these delicious Plantain Arepas at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet.



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Prepare these easy and delicious Plantain Arepas. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a touch little sweetnes. Serve with shredded cheese.
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Plantain Arepas
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Resting Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Prepare these easy and delicious Plantain Arepas. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a touch little sweetness. Serve with shredded cheese

Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Keyword: arepas, gluten free breakfast, latin breakfast, plantain recipes
Servings: 16 arepas
Calories: 86 kcal
Author: Tiffany bendayan
Ingredients
For Plantain Arepas
  • 2 Ripe Plantains
  • 1/2 cup Masa Harina or Pre-Cooked Cornmeal
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
For Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese optional
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Cut the ends of plantains and then cut them into 2-3 pieces with the skin on. Boil in salted water for 10 minutes or until they soften

  2. Remove from water and peel the plantains. Puree the pieces using a potato ricer

  3. Add the masa harina, salt, sugar, and butter. Mix well with a spoon

  4. Leave the dough to rest for 5-10 minutes

  5. Place dough over a sheet of parchment paper and flatten with your hands until the dough is 1/4" thick

  6. Cut out arepas using a 3" diameter cookie cutter

  7. Heat a griddle or skillet on medium-low. Spray the surface with nonstick spray

  8. Cook arepas for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned and toasty

  9. Serve with shredded cheese and enjoy

Nutrition Facts
Plantain Arepas
Amount Per Serving (1 Arepa)
Calories 86 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 215mg9%
Potassium 126mg4%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 395IU8%
Vitamin C 4.1mg5%
Calcium 42mg4%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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