Easy Arepas Recipe
Learn how to make arepas with just a few simple ingredients. This arepas recipe is gluten free and you can literally eat them with anything you like!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Colombian
Keyword: Easy Arepas Recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Eating on a Dime
- 2 cups pan corn flour
- 2.5 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbs olive oil
Slowly mix the corn flour into water until smooth, adding salt and oil.
Knead until smooth dough is formed and let rest for 5 min.
Divide into about 8 portions.
Use oil or water on hands to keep dough from sticking to hand.
Shape into balls and flatten with palms of hands to form large patty shape.
Place on griddle or skillet with a little butter or oil. Cook over med heat for about 5 min each side.
If needed and optional place on oven rack in 300 degree oven for 5 min to finish cooking.
When finished, cut in half lengthwise and stuff with anything you want - beef, chicken, cheese, or deli meat.
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg