RECIPES

Grill cheese and roasted pepper arepas with kale salad and chimichurri

Arepas have their origins in pre-Columbian indigenous cultures in present-day Venezuela and Colombia. These flatbreads made from ground maize dough became a staple in the diets of the native people. Today, arepas are immensely popular not only in their countries of origin but also internationally. Their versatility and ability to be filled with a variety of ingredients make them a favorite street food and a beloved dish in many households. Arepas have gained recognition for their delicious taste, satisfying texture, and their ability to be enjoyed at any time of the day.

Preparation time

Temps de preparació

Dificultat

Difficulty

Ingredients

  • Cilantro
  • Garlic
  • Cypriot grilling cheese (Milk)
  • lime
  • Red pepper
  • Mayonnaise (Eggs)
  • Corn flour
  • Green pepper
  • Kale
  • Parsley
  • Laminated almonds (Nuts)
  • White vinegar

Necessary utensils

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Frying pan
  • Bowl

Nutritional information (every 100 grams)

Calories192,7 Kcal
Fat8,50 g
of which saturated far4,37 g
Carbohydrates22,3 g
of which sugar1,75 g
Proteins7,53 g
Salt0,54 g

Preparation time

Difficulty

Ingredients

  • Cilantro
  • Garlic
  • Cypriot grilling cheese (Milk)
  • lime
  • Red pepper
  • Mayonnaise (Eggs)
  • Corn flour
  • Green pepper
  • Kale
  • Parsley
  • Laminated almonds (Nuts)
  • White vinegar

Necessary utensils

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Frying pan
  • Bowl

Nutritional information (every 100 grams)

Calories192,7 Kcal
Fat8,50 g
of which saturated far4,37 g
Carbohydrates22,3 g
of which sugar1,75 g
Proteins7,53 g
Salt0,54 g

Cooking step by step

Cooking
step by step

The arepas I:

Grate lime peel.
In a bowl, mix corn flour with lime zest, a pinch of salt, and water.
1 and 1/4 cups of water for each cup of corn flour.
Add water gradually while working the dough with your hands, or a fork, until you get a firm dough. 

Las arepas I - Arepas de queso chipriota y pimiento

The arepas II:

Heat a dash of oil in a pan over medium heat.
Form balls of the dough and flatten them into round buns, approximately 10cm in diameter.
Fry over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side.
Set aside on a kitchen paper towel. 

Mis en place:

Slice cheese into approximately 5mm thick slices.
Cut lime in half.
Slice kale and bell pepper into strips.
Chop and crush garlic with the side of the knife until
it becomes a paste.
Finely chop coriander and parsley. 

The salad:

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, half of the garlic paste, and a dash of oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add kale and almonds. Mix everything with one hand until well combined.

The cheese:

Heat a frying pan and sauté cheese slices until golden on both sides. Set aside and heat a dash of olive oli in the pan and sauté strips of bell pepper. 

Your meal:

Your chimichurri: Mix parsley, coriander, vinegar, the remaining garlic paste, and a dash of oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Open your arepas with a knife (like a pita bread) and fill them with cheese and bell pepper. Drizzle with chimichurri.
Serve with kale salad on the side.

Tu plato - Arepas de queso chipriota y pimiento

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