Heart-Healthy Arepa de Choclo
Delight your taste buds with this Heart-Healthy Arepa de Choclo, a nutritious twist on the classic Colombian favorite. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh corn and the wholesome goodness of ground oats, this recipe swaps out traditional ingredients for heart-smart alternatives like unsweetened almond milk and extra virgin olive oil. Each arepa is perfectly golden and slightly crispy, with a creamy tang from low-fat feta cheese and a fresh pop of flavor from chopped cilantro. Ready in just 40 minutes, these arepas are a high-fiber, protein-packed meal that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. Serve them warm with a side of fresh salsa for a vibrant, nutritious dish that’s satisfying and heart-healthy.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup ground oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup low-fat feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
Step 1
In a blender, combine the sweet corn kernels and almond milk. Blend until smooth.
Step 2
Add the ground oats, egg, baking powder, and sea salt to the blender. Blend again until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
Step 3
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped cilantro.
Step 4
Heat one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 5
Pour approximately 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet for each arepa.
Step 6
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Step 7
Remove from skillet and cool on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, adding the remaining tablespoon of olive oil as needed.
Step 8
Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional cilantro or a side of fresh salsa.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (938.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1336.8 |
| Total Fat 66.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g | |
| Cholesterol 283.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3296.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 137.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.4g | |
| Protein 60.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 141.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1097.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1667.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories