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Venezuelan Rice Arepas
Got any leftover rice? These delicious gluten-free crispy rice arepas and are made to be stuffed with your favorite fillings. Ideal for breakfast & dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 arepas
Calories 76 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked Vigo Cilantro Lime Rice cooled
- 1/2 cup Masa Arepa
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese optional
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix the cooked rice and masa arepa. Bring the mixture together with your hands, adding water a little at a time until it comes together
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Mix in the egg, cheese, salt, and pepper. If mixture seems too dry add water a little a time
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Shape dough into round patties
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Heat a griddle or a skillet on medium heat. Add nonstick spray
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Cook arepas for 3-4 minutes or until browned. Flip over and cook them on the other side until golden
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Remove from heat, split and fill
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Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Day old rice is ideal for this recipe
Nutrition Facts
Venezuelan Rice Arepas
Amount Per Serving (1 arepa)
Calories 76
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 28mg1%
Potassium 46mg1%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 40IU1%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.