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Cottage Cheese Protein Arepas
A healthy, protein-rich version of the traditional arepa, using cottage cheese in the dough for a soft texture and enhanced nutritional value.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup precooked cornmeal (P.A.N. cornmeal type)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup water
- salt (a pinch)
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, combine one cup of precooked cornmeal, one cup of cottage cheese, and one cup of water.
- 2
Add a pinch of salt to the mixture.
- 3
Mix and knead all ingredients well until you obtain a dough with a homogeneous texture that is not sticky.
- 4
Form the dough into small balls of approximately 100 g each and flatten them gently to give them the traditional arepa shape.
- 5
Heat a skillet or griddle (budare) and sear the arepas on both sides until they are lightly golden.
- 6
Transfer the arepas to the oven to finish cooking until they are thoroughly cooked and browned to your liking.
Notes
The author suggests preparing a large batch and freezing them to have breakfasts ready. They can be reheated directly from the freezer.
Nutrition per serving
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