Pumpkin arepa: easy to prepare - Comedera - Recipes, tips and advice for eating better
Pumpkin arepas are a unique option for breakfast or dinner. They're made with cooked pumpkin, egg, and cheese, without the need for flour, and are soft inside with a lightly golden exterior.
Ingredients · Servings 2
- 300g of peeled and seeded pumpkin
- 1 egg
- 60g of grated cheese, preferably mozzarella, soft coastal cheese or farmer's cheese
- 1 tbsp of chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp of cooking oil
Method · 30 min
- Steam or boil the squash until completely tender. Drain it very well and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Mash the pumpkin with a fork until you get a puree. Avoid leaving large pieces.
- Add the egg, grated cheese, chia seeds, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
- Mix until you get a moist but manageable mixture. Let it rest for 5 minutes so the chia seeds absorb some of the moisture.
- Divide the mixture into 4 portions and form small arepas with slightly damp hands.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat and add the oil.
- Cook the arepas for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and firm.
- Remove them from the pan and let them rest for 2 minutes before serving.
To make these arepas you'll need pumpkin, egg, grated cheese, chia seeds, salt, pepper, and a touch of garlic powder. You can also add a few cilantro leaves for extra freshness and flavor.
How to prepare delicious arepas
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