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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.

Plantain Arepas

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
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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.