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Arepas - Black-a-mole Vg Recipe

Inspired by Heaven Restaurant Market

Time45m

Serves6

House made black beans, guacamole topped with greens

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Ingredients

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Arepas

2 cups Pre-cooked cornmeal

1 1/2 cups Water

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 tbs Oil (for cooking)

Black Beans

1 cup Black beans (cooked and drained)

1 medium Onion (diced)

2 cloves Garlic (minced)

1 tsp Cumin

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste white, green, and black pepper

1 tbs olive oil

Guacamole

2 medium Avocado (ripe)

1 large Lime (juiced)

1 medium Tomato (diced)

1 small Onion (finely chopped)

1 tbs Cilantro (chopped)

to taste Celtic sea salt

Toppings

2 cups Mixed greens

Method

Arepas

1

Prepare the Dough

In a bowl, mix the pre-cooked cornmeal, water, and salt until a smooth dough forms. Let it rest for about 5 minutes.

2

Shape and Cook the Arepas

Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape them into discs. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the arepas for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Black Beans

3

Cook the Black Beans

In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in black beans, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-10 minutes until heated through.

Guacamole

4

Make the Guacamole

In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados. Mix in lime juice, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, and cilantro. Season with salt to taste.

Assemble

5

Serve

Slice the cooked arepas open and fill them with black beans, guacamole, and a generous handful of mixed greens. Serve immediately.