Flourless arepas are delicious, but if they are sweet potato…Mmmm! These sweet potato arepas without corn flour are similar to banana ones, due to their sweet flavor. Also, you do not need any type of flour to cook this appetizer. Perfect if you are on a diet, need to save money or have celiac disease, and this option is for you.
This article always thinking of healthy and delicious recipes for you, that’s why he suggests this “zero flour” and “zero gluten” alternative. Try these cheap arepas and you will see!
Ingredients to make sweet potato arepa without cornmeal:
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 3 teaspoons of vegetable oil
- 1 pinch of salt
How to make sweet potato arepa without cornmeal:
Place water in a saucepan, wait for it to boil and add the sweet potatoes. Previously wash and cut the sweet potato into parts. If you notice that they have damaged parts, remove those parts, as they would affect the dough. When you check that the sweet potato is soft, by pricking it with a fork, remove the saucepan.
Put the sweet potatoes in a colander, let them drain well. Run a little cold water over the vegetables, without overdoing it. Remove the shells from the sweet potatoes.
Trick: Cut the sweet potato into several parts, this procedure makes it easier to cook.
Make a puree with the sweet potatoes. Add the oil or butter. This is the most important part of this flourless arepas recipe. Knead vigorously, until you do not find a lump. If you notice any hard spots, meaning undercooked parts of the sweet potato, you should remove them. When you get a firm and homogeneous dough, you can model the arepa.
Create a ball and divide it into as many sweet potato arepas as you like. This recipe makes two large, three medium and six small arepas, one of the three options. Everything will depend on the size you make the arepas without flour. Then, with each ball of dough, create a disc more than a centimeter thick.
Tip: If the dough cracks, add a little more oil or butter.
Place the sweet potato arepas in the skillet. Cook 5 minutes on each side.
Trick: Pre-heat the pan or griddle and add a little oil or butter.
Once well done we will have our sweet potato arepas without cornmeal. I can hardly wait to taste them! I prefer them with cheese or pavilion. The truth is that everything goes well for this fitness arepa. You’ll love its smooth texture and sweet flavor… and it’s also very aromatic!
