Vegan Arepas Made with Polenta

Arepas are a popular dish in Venezuela and Colombia, where they are often enjoyed for breakfast or as a street food snack.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Vegan Arepas Made with Polenta

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Latin American, Vegan Courses: Any, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Polenta
• 2 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 cup Black Beans
• 1 medium Avocado
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 small Red Onion
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Lime Juice
• 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt and slowly whisk in the polenta. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the polenta thickens.
2. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Form small patties with the polenta mixture and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
4. In a separate skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the black beans for 2-3 minutes.
5. Mash the avocado with lime juice in a bowl.
6. Slice the tomato and red onion.
7. To assemble, place the polenta patties on a plate, top with mashed avocado, black beans, sliced tomato, red onion, cilantro, and hot sauce.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 2g

Protein 7g15%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.