Gluten Free Arepas

Gluten Free Arepas are super easy to make and have been made popular lately by the Disney movie Encanto! Have you seen it yet?

Here’s what you need to make gluten free arepas:You will need a bag of GOYA Masarepa or PAN White Cornmeal that is precooked.

I used the Goya Masarepa flour to make these babies! These two work the best for making them IMO.

Warm Water
Salt
If you want to make them with a cheese filling you will need shredded cheese or queso fresco or your favorite cheese!
I also like to fill them with shredded meat, avocado, and shredded cheese… yum!



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I messaged my friend Gaby, who is from Columbia to ask her for her pro tips when making these! Thank you Gaby for your help!

Here’s how to make them:

I followed the instructions on the GOYA Masarepa package. I added on to it since it ended after making the dough lol.

In a bowl, add 2 1/2 cups of warm water, 2 Cups of Masarepa, and 1 tsp salt (I did a pinch because I didn’t measure it lol)

Stir together until combined.

Let it sit for 5 minutes.

After the 5 minutes, USE WET HANDS to knead the dough. I kneaded it on a Silpat mat so it wouldn’t stick.

​Start heating your skillet with some olive oil in it.

If you are not adding cheese as a filling, form them into thick pancake shapes.

If you are adding cheese filling, hold the pancake-like shape in the palm of your hand and make a little well. Put the cheese in there. Cover the cheese up with a little dough. Press the dough all around it so none will come out during cooking. If the dough gets sticky, wet your hands again. This really helps!

Once you have them made, pan fry them for about 3-4 minutes per side until they are browned and cooked through. The cheese filling ones will have melty cheese on the inside!

Continue until all of them are cooked.

Once they are cooled a little, you can cut them 3/4 of the way around and add the shredded meat to them or your favorite stuffing ingredients.

You might also like Gluten Free Empanadas!

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Here’s some Arepa filling ideas:

Shredded Beef- I used leftover Pot Roast Meat and it was yummy!
Shredded Chicken- I like to make Salsa Chicken in my Instant Pot for this!
Avocado or Guacamole
Black Beans
Cheese
Butter
Ham, Pickles, and Cheese- kind of like a Cuban Sandwich (I got the idea from Quiero Arepas)
Breakfast ingredients such as eggs, sausage, and cheese.

We went to Quiero Arepas when we were in Denver and I loved the Pollo Guisado one we had there! If you are looking for more ideas of where to eat in Denver check out my Gluten Free Guide to Denver!

Here's The Video of How To Make These Delicious Arepas!

@gggf.me I wish I could heal you with gluten free Arepas like Julieta in Encanto ❤️ but since I can’t I hope you enjoy them anyway ? #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreelife #tiktokfood #tiktokfoodie #yum #glutenfreefoodblogger #celiac #easyfoodrecipe #comfortfood #deliciousfood #arepas #encanto ♬ The Family Madrigal - raen

​prep time: 15 MINUTES
cook time: 15 MINUTES
total time: 30 MINUTES

​These gluten free arepas are super easy to make and delicious! You can fill them with shredded meat, cheese or your favorite fillings!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 Cups of Warm Water
• 2 Cups GOYA Masarepa
• 1 Pinch of Salt
• Olive Oil for Cooking
• Any fillings like cheese, shredded meat, avocado, and black beans.

Instructions

I followed the instructions on the GOYA Masarepa package. I added on to it since it ended after making the dough lol. 
In a bowl, add 2 1/2 cups of warm water, 2 Cups of Masarepa, and 1 tsp salt (I did a pinch because I didn’t measure it lol)
Stir together until combined. 

Let it sit for 5 minutes. 

After 5 minutes, USE WET HANDS to knead the dough. I kneaded it on a Silpat mat so it wouldn’t stick. 
Start heating your skillet with some olive oil in it. 

If you are not adding cheese as a filling, form them into thick pancake shapes. 

If you are adding cheese filling, hold the pancake-like shape in the palm of your hand and make a little well. Put the cheese in there. Cover the cheese up with a little dough. Press the dough all around it so none will come out during cooking. If the dough gets sticky, wet your hands again. This really helps!

Once you have them made, pan fry them for about 3-4 minutes per side until they are browned and cooked through. The cheese filling ones will have melty cheese on the inside! 

Continue until all of them are cooked. 

Once they are cooled a little, you can cut them 3/4 of the way around and add the shredded meat to them or your favorite stuffing ingredients. 

© Michelle Bock

I wish I could heal the world with my food like Julieta’s arepas did in Encanto!
Sadly I can’t, but I hope you enjoy the recipe!


As Always,

Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes!

XO,
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Michelle