How to make arepas in an easy, delicious and healthy way

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How to make arepas: the first rule is there are no rules

The arepa is a food  recognized in several Latin American countries. Among the most popular are  Colombia and Venezuela, two territories whose gastronomy adopts it as an emblem. However, its expansion has been so great that even today, even in Panama, we include it in our preparations.

Stuffed or dipped, baked or grilled. There are many ways to make arepas, all influenced by their own culture. The truth is that each one has its special touch and deserves to be tried.

To learn how to make arepas, it is essential to understand that,  although it is a typical dish, it has no rules. You just have to let your imagination guide you, mix delicious ingredients, and enjoy one of the most versatile products that exist with your family.

3 arepa recipes with Gentile Arepa

Venezuelan "Reina Pepiada"

Ingredients:

• Gentile cheese arepas.
• Previously cooked and shredded chicken breast.
• Avocado.
• Onion.
• Garlic.
• Mayonnaise.
• Salt and black pepper.

If you've wondered how to make arepas, this is how you'll do it without complications:

The first thing you should do is take your Gentile cheese arepas out of the freezer. Grill them for 5 minutes on each side until golden and set them aside on a plate. Remember not to defrost them so they maintain their quality.

Next, cook the chicken in a pot. A good tip is to add onion and garlic to the water for more flavor. Of course, the amount is to your liking. Once the chicken is cooked, shred it and set it aside.

Next, add the chicken breast, diced avocado, mayonnaise, a pinch of salt and pepper to a bowl and stir until fully combined.

Spread the mixture on your arepa and enjoy.

*Try substituting chicken for meat, adding vegetables, or using plant-based protein if you prefer. Dare to create!

Vegetarian arepa

Ingredients:

• Basil leaves.
• Zucchini.
• Garlic.
• Onion.
• Bell pepper.
• Eggs.
• Tomatoes.
• Salt and pepper.

Here we go:

First, make your Gentile arepas as in the previous recipe.

Dice the tomato, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, and onion. Add a little olive oil to the pan and wait for it to heat up.

Add the chopped vegetables and sauté them for a few minutes. When the vegetables brown, add the zucchini and season to taste. Once this step is done, add the eggs and stir until well combined.

Finally, add the tomato along with the basil leaves, and that's it! You'll have a vegetarian option in minutes.

*You can complement it with our falafel or add extra flavor with our hummus.

Arepa with scrambled eggs, ham, and cheese

Ingredients:

• Eggs.
• Tomato.
• Onion.
• Ham.
• Cheese.
• Salt and pepper.
• Olive oil.
• Spices.

The best breakfast you'll ever taste:

To start, make your Gentile arepas as in step #1 of the first recipe.

In a frying pan, add a little olive oil. Finely chop the tomato and onion and sauté them for a few minutes until they have a good texture.

Then add the eggs and season them with salt, pepper, and spices. Stir very well and wait until the eggs are cooked.

If you wish, you can cut the ham into pieces and mix it with the eggs, or you can leave the slice whole. Finally, place the mozzarella cheese on your arepa along with the ham and eggs.

*You can add a little sour cream to your preparation. Eggs go very well with this ingredient.

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As you can see, preparing delicious meals is not a complicated task. You just need to use all your creativity and the most important ingredient: love.

Save this guide for when you want to practice and become an expert in how to make arepas.

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