Vegan Cheese-Filled Arepas
Satisfy your cravings with these delicious Vegan Cheese-Filled Arepas! This Latin American-inspired recipe combines the comforting flavors of masarepa—precooked cornmeal—with gooey, melty vegan cheese for a plant-based twist on a traditional favorite. Golden and crispy on the outside yet soft and cheesy on the inside, these arepas are made with a handful of simple ingredients like warm water, olive oil, and creamy vegan butter. Perfect as a hearty snack or paired with soup or salad, this recipe offers a versatile and gluten-free option for every occasion. Easy to prepare in under 45 minutes, these arepas are sealed with cheesy goodness and finished with a buttery glaze for an irresistible bite every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Masarepa (precooked cornmeal)
- 2.5 cups Warm water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Vegan cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar-style shreds)
- 2 tablespoons Vegan butter
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the masarepa and salt.
Gradually add the warm water to the dry ingredients while mixing with your hands until it forms a smooth dough. Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the dough to hydrate.
Divide the dough into eight equal portions and roll them into balls.
Flatten each ball into a disc about 1/2 inch thick.
Place about 2 tablespoons of vegan cheese in the center of four discs. Top with the remaining discs and gently seal the edges by pinching them together.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Carefully place the arepas in the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
Once cooked, remove the arepas from the skillet and let them cool slightly.
In the meantime, melt the vegan butter in the microwave or a small saucepan.
Brush each arepa with melted vegan butter for added flavor.
Serve the vegan cheese-filled arepas warm, perfect as a snack or alongside a bowl of soup or salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.2 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.1 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2173 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.6 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 612 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 9% | |
*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.
