Arepas

Name: Arepas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters hot chicken broth or water; 473 milliliters precooked masarepa cornmeal; 118 milliliters canned black or pinto beans, drained; 1 teaspoon salt; 118 milliliters shredded cheese (Jack, cheddar, mozzarella, or a combination)

Arepas might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 256 calories, 9g of protein, and 5g of fat each. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is If you have cheese, salt, pinto beans, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine the cornmeal and salt in a bowl.

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Add the broth (or water).

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Mix until a dough with no lumps forms.

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When it's cool enough to touch, use your hands to divide it into 8 pieces. Cover them with a damp towel.

Heat a lightly greased large griddle. Dip your hands in cold water (to prevent sticking) and roll each dough piece into a ball. Using your fingers, make an indentation in the center of each.

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