Colombian Arepas With Ham and Cheese Recipe

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Colombian Arepas With Ham and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Making the Arepas:.
  2. I a large bowl combine masa with cheese,baking soda and salt. Slowly pour the warm water in and stir well. Using your hands,knead until smooth dough forms. Form into 6 even balls,flatten into circles, about 4 inches in diameter.In a cast iron skillet or flat top grill, melt half of the butter on medium heat.
  3. Working in batches,if necessary,cook Arepas until golden brown, about 3 minutes.Add remaining butter,turn Arepas and cook 2-3 minutes until golden. Set aside.
  4. Making the Sandwich:.
  5. Slice the arepas in half horizontally. Layer on the ham,cheese and tomato, season with salt and pepper. Top fixings with remaining Arepas halves. Heat half the butterin a skillet or flat top grill. Cook Arepas in batches,about 3 minutes, until golden. Add remaining butter,turn,cover and cook 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and Arepasare golden. Serve with Salsa on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 370.33 Kcal (1550 kJ)
Calories from fat 187.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.85g 32%
Cholesterol 74.87mg 25%
Sodium 1689.72mg 70%
Potassium 369.68mg 8%
Total Carbs 22.03g 7%
Sugars 2.32g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4.28g 17%
Protein 25.85g 52%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 524.5mg 52%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.08 Kcal (645 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.68g 32%
Cholesterol 31.15mg 25%
Sodium 703.04mg 70%
Potassium 153.81mg 8%
Total Carbs 9.17g 7%
Sugars 0.96g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.78g 17%
Protein 10.75g 52%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 218.2mg 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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