Ripe Plantain Arepas
I invite you to prepare this recipe for ripe plantain arepas, an excellent alternative to make a rich breakfast or to delight the whole family at snack time. Follow each of the steps suggested by the recipe.
Servings: 7
Calories: 164kcal
Ingredients
- 2 piece large ripe plantain with peel washed, and cut into small pieces.
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- ½ cup pre-cooked cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste.
- ½ cup white curd cheese or mozzarella.
- 1 tablespoon of oil or butter for roasting.
Instructions
- Cook the plantains with peel in water for about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool and remove the husks.
- Crush the plantains with a fork, add the cornmeal, butter, milk, and salt to taste.
- Mix very well, make balls with the dough and form the arepas.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet, grease with butter, and place the arepas, so they cook about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Serve hot with butter, cheese, or the accompaniment you want.
Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 651IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg