Healthy Colored Arepas Recipe - quearepas.com
Arepas de Colores are a creative and healthy variation of the traditional Venezuelan arepas. Using ingredients such as carrots, beets and spinach leaves, arepas are vibrant and full of nutrients. These delicacies are not only visually appealing, but also offer health benefits and allow for a colorful and tasty culinary experience.
Ingredients
For the Carrot ones
- 1 unit Medium carrot
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Precooked corn flour
- 1 unit Seeds to taste
- 1 pizca Salt
For the Beetroot ones
- 1 unit Large beets
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Precooked corn flour
- 1 pizca Salt
- 1 unit Seeds to taste
For Spinach
- 1 cup Spinach Leaves
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Precooked Corn Flour
- 1 pizca Salt
- 1 unit Seeds to taste
Instructions
For the Carrot ones
- Clean the carrot well, chop into small squares and blend with water.
- In a suitable container, place the carrot smoothie, add salt and a cup of pre-cooked corn flour. Add seeds of your choice.
- Mix all the ingredients and knead well until a smooth and consistent dough is obtained. Form the arepas.
For the Beetroot ones
- Clean the beets well, chop into small squares and blend with water.
- Place in a suitable container the beet smoothie, add salt and a cup of pre-cooked corn flour. Add seeds of your choice.
- Mix all the ingredients well and knead until you obtain a smooth and consistent dough. Create balls of dough and form the arepas.
For Spinach
- Clean the spinach well, chop into small squares and blend with water.
- In a suitable container, pour the spinach smoothie, add salt and a cup of pre-cooked corn flour. Add seeds of your choice.
- The ingredients are mixed well and kneaded until a smooth and consistent dough is obtained. Create balls of dough and form the arepas.
Final preparation
- Lastly, place a medium heat oven and cook the arepas for about 7 minutes per side. Fill and enjoy your healthy and colorful arepas.
