Keto Arepa de Choclo
Discover the irresistible charm of Keto Arepa de Choclo, a low-carb twist on the traditional Colombian sweet corn arepa. This gluten-free recipe swaps out cornmeal for almond flour and incorporates shredded mozzarella for a delightfully soft and tender texture. A hint of sweet corn extract delivers authentic flavor while keeping this keto-friendly creation in check. Perfectly golden and crispy, these easy-to-make arepas are pan-fried in avocado oil and basted in melted butter for added richness. Taking just 25 minutes from start to finish, they’re a versatile addition to any meal—serve them warm as a snack, side dish, or topped with your favorite keto-friendly ingredients for a satisfying treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Sweet corn extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Avocado oil (for cooking)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine almond flour, mozzarella cheese, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Add the egg and sweet corn extract to the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
Divide the dough into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 4 inches in diameter.
Heat the avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the arepas to the skillet, cooking them in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Reduce heat to low, add butter to the skillet, and allow it to melt around the arepas, basting them occasionally with the melted butter.
Remove the arepas from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Serve warm as a side dish or with your favorite keto-friendly toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.8 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.5 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 370 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 2446 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.4 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1038 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 157 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
