Paleo Venezuelan Arepas & Avocado Smash – A Tropical Brunch Delight

Allergens

Eggs, Garlic

Ingredients

• 2 cups masa harina (Paleo
• friendly)
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt, to taste
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 lime
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, packed
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup black beans, cooked

Instructions

1. Preheat a non stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine masa harina, water, oil, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a round patty.
4. Place the patties onto the preheated skillet or griddle and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
5. For the avocado smash, combine avocado, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mash until smooth.
6. In a separate pan, fry the eggs to your desired preference.
7. Assemble the dish by cutting open each arepa and filling it with a generous scoop of black beans. Top with sliced red onion, jalapeño, and avocado smash.
8. Serve alongside freshly fried arepas and fried eggs.

Chef’s Insight

To achieve that perfect texture in your arepas, be sure to mix the masa harina dough until it forms a cohesive ball.

Notes

For a more authentic flavor, use pre-cooked masa harina. This dish can easily be made gluten-free by using gluten-free masa harina.