Vegan Guacamole Arepas

These Vegan Guacamole Arepas are a delicious mix of Mexican and Venezuelan food. The creamy avocado goes well with the crunchy cornmeal arepas, making a tasty and filling snack or meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados, mashed
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 lime, juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal masa harina
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine mashed avocados, diced red onion, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the guacamole

Mix well and set aside

In a separate bowl, mix the pre-cooked cornmeal with warm water and olive oil to form a soft dough

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape them into flat discs, about 1/2 inch thick

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat

Cook the arepas for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown

Once cooked, slice open the arepas horizontally and stuff each with a generous portion of the prepared guacamole

Serve immediately and enjoy