Description
Deliciously crispy on the outside and soft inside, these keto arepas are made with almond flour and cheese, perfect for various fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: spices or herbs as desired
Instructions
- Mix almond flour, cheese, egg, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball, and slightly flatten them to form discs.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and fry the arepas for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Fill with cheese, meat, or vegetables as desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, bake in the oven at 180°C for about 15-20 minutes instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Arepa
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg