Description
Keto Arepas are delicious low-carb bites combining almond flour and cheese, perfect for various fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: spices or herbs of choice
Instructions
- Mix the almond flour, shredded cheese, egg, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- Form the dough into small balls, about the size of golf balls, and flatten them into disks about 1 cm thick.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the arepas, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Fill the arepas with your favorite ingredients, such as melted cheese, tender chicken, or sweet vegetables.
- Serve the arepas warm to enjoy the delightful fillings.
Notes
You can prepare the dough in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For cooking, you can also use an air fryer or bake them in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg