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3 ingredient vegan arepas served on a white plate.
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Vegan Arepas

These 3-ingredient vegan arepas are gently pan-fried and then baked for a crispy outside and fluffy inside! Made in just 30 minutes, this is an easy snack, appetizer, or main meal for any time of day. The best part? These healthy arepas are naturally gluten-free on top of being dairy-free and vegan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican, Spanish, Vegan, vegetarian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Anjali Shah

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 C.
  • Stir the precooked cornmeal and salt together.
  • Slowly add the water while continuously mixing until a soft dough has formed.
  • Knead for 3-4 minutes before resting the dough for 15 minutes.
  • Divide the dough equally into 6-8 pieces.
  • Shape each piece into a ball with your hands and gently press to form a disc shape.
  • Heat ½ of the oil in a pan and cook 3 arepas until lightly golden on each side. Repeat with remaining arepas.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Allow to cool slightly before slicing in half and serving with your favorite fillings.

Video

https://youtu.be/cy6tFFbntQY

Notes

  • Start mixing the dough with a spatula and finish using your hands to bring the dough together and to knead.
  • It’s important to knead the dough for 3-4 minutes before resting for 15 minutes. Resting the dough allows the flour to absorb the water and for the arepas to be lighter on the inside once cooked.
  • After the dough has rested evenly divide into 6-8 pieces depending on your preferred size.
  • Use your hands to roll each piece into a ball and gently press between the palms of your hands to form a disc measuring approximately 3-4 inches (8-10cm) in diameter.
  • Don’t press to make the dics too thin, you want to be able to slice it in half once cooked.
  • When shaped into a disc the dough may begin to crack slightly around the edges, if this happens use your hands to bring the dough back together.
  • Use a small amount of oil to cook the outside of the arepas before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1arepa | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g