Turkey Arepas
Ingredients
- 2 cups yellow arepa flour
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño deseeded, minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups leftover, cooked turkey breast, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup reduced fat sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine flour and ½ teaspoon salt, then stir.
- Stir in hot water until smooth.
- Allow the dough to rest for ten minutes, then divide into 12 equal portions, shaping them into individual balls.
- Flatten the dough balls into 3-inch circles.
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, warm 1½ teaspoons of oil.
- Place 6 arepas in the pan.
- Cook for two minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Repeat with more oil until all arepas are done.
- Place the cooling arepas on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, or until arepas sound hollow when tapped.
- While the arepas baking, prepare the filling.
- Heat up remaining 1 tablespoon oil up in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
- Add jalapeño, cumin seeds, and garlic.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add in the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, turkey, cilantro, and pepper.
- Remove from heat, then stir in the shredded cheese.
- Remove the arepas from the oven, then cut a 3-inch slit in the side.
- Stuff each arepa with the turkey filling. Enjoy warm.
| NUTRITIONAL INFO | PER SERVING |
|---|---|
| Calories | 290 (80 from fat) |
| Total fat | 9g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5g |
| Cholesterol | 45mg |
| Sodium | 500mg |
| Carbohydrate | 33g (4g dietary fiber, 2g sugar) |
| Protein | 21g |
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