Arepas de Avena recipe - quearepas.com
Oatmeal is one of the most used cereals in the kitchen, oatmeal arepas are a simple, quick and healthy way to eat. Follow the steps and you will get an exquisite result.
Ingredients
- 2 tazas water at room temperature, not cold.
- 1/2 cucharadita salt
- 2 tazas oat flakes
Instructions
- Place the water and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the oats and stir until the mixture is completely combined, about 3 minutes. Wet your hands with to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Scoop out a scant 1/4 cup of the dough, then form it into a ball between the palms of your hands and flatten it slightly into a patty about 2 inches wide (don't make it too thin or it will cook before it gets crispy). Repeat with the rest of the dough.
- Heat the nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the arepas, working in batches if necessary. Cook without touching them until the underside begins to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Turn the arepas over and cook until well browned on both sides, another 5 to 6 minutes more; adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning. Remove from the pan to cool completely on a wire rack while repeating the operation with the remaining arepas.
- Serve immediately or store refrigerated for up to 7 days or frozen for up to 3 months (thaw in the microwave for 30 seconds).
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Notes
Nutritional information of an oatmeal arepa
Oatmeal cornmeal arepas have a variety of important nutrients. Generally speaking, a 2.5-ounce (71-gram) arepa can have the following:- Calories: about 150-200 calories
- Proteins: 3-4 grams
- Fat: 4-6 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25-30 grams
- Fiber: 2-3 grams
- Sodium: about 150 mg