Colombian Arepas de Maíz with Avocado
Golden maize arepas with a crisp shell and soft middle, split and filled with lime and coriander avocado.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.53 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 272kcal
- 33.1gcarbs
- 1.5gof which sugars
- 12.8gfat
- 2.6gsaturates
- 5.3gprotein
- 4.9gfibre
- 1.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Stir the 1 tsp salt into the warm water. Put the maize flour in a bowl with the olive oil, pour in the water and mix with your hands. Leave for 5 minutes, then knead for a minute. The dough should be soft and smooth like play dough. Add water a tablespoon at a time if it cracks.
5 min - 2
Divide into 6 balls. Flatten each between your palms into a disc about 9 cm wide and 1.5 cm thick. Smooth any cracks round the edges with wet fingertips.
- 3
Heat the sunflower oil in a heavy frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the arepas in batches for about 5 minutes each side, until golden with a light crust.
5 min - 4
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Move the arepas to a tray and bake for 10 minutes, until firm and they sound hollow when tapped.
10 min - 5
Meanwhile mash the avocados with the lime juice, 0.5 tsp salt and coriander.
- 6
Split each hot arepa along one side with a knife like a pitta pocket and fill with the avocado. Eat straight away.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
