Heart-Healthy Arepa de Choclo

Delight your taste buds with this Heart-Healthy Arepa de Choclo, a nutritious twist on the classic Colombian favorite. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh corn and the wholesome goodness of ground oats, this recipe swaps out traditional ingredients for heart-smart alternatives like unsweetened almond milk and extra virgin olive oil. Each arepa is perfectly golden and slightly crispy, with a creamy tang from low-fat feta cheese and a fresh pop of flavor from chopped cilantro. Ready in just 40 minutes, these arepas are a high-fiber, protein-packed meal that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. Serve them warm with a side of fresh salsa for a vibrant, nutritious dish that’s satisfying and heart-healthy.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups sweet corn kernels
• 1 cup ground oats
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup low-fat feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a blender, combine the sweet corn kernels and almond milk. Blend until smooth.

Step 2

Add the ground oats, egg, baking powder, and sea salt to the blender. Blend again until the mixture is well combined and smooth.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped cilantro.

Step 4

Heat one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Pour approximately 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet for each arepa.

Step 6

Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 7

Remove from skillet and cool on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, adding the remaining tablespoon of olive oil as needed.

Step 8

Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional cilantro or a side of fresh salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	938 grams (938.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1337

Total Fat 66.90g	86%
Saturated Fat 20.90g	105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.60g
Cholesterol 284mg	95%
Sodium 3296mg	143%
Total Carbohydrate 137.30g	50%
Dietary Fiber 19.60g	70%
Total Sugars 29.40g
Protein 60.20g	120%

Vitamin D 142IU	708%
Calcium 1098mg	84%
Iron 8mg	47%
Potassium 1667mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 39.5%