AREPAS WITH PERICO STYLE EGGS

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Arepas are the South American take on flatbread, usually made from corn flour, and completely delicious. Topped with perico-style eggs (the Venezuelan way to make a veggie-egg scramble), it's the perfect way to jumpstart your morning.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup whole-grain corn flour
1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1/3 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 eggs
1 tablespoon fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped tomato
2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons)
Fresh parsley sprigs, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix flour, corn, cheese and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In microwavable measuring cup, heat 1 cup milk on High 1 minute 30 seconds or until hot but not boiling. Stir milk into corn mixture; let stand 10 minutes.
  • In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Stir batter. Pour 1/4 cup batter into skillet; spread to 4-inch round. Cook about 30 seconds or until light golden brown on bottom and edges are dry. Turn and cook about 30 seconds longer. Transfer to heatproof plate; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter and 1/2 teaspoon oil.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, 1 tablespoon milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper; set aside. Heat same skillet over medium heat with any remaining oil. Add bell pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Pour egg mixture over bell pepper. Cook until eggs are set but slightly moist, stirring occasionally from outside edge to center of pan. Stir in tomato and onions.
  • To serve, place 2 arepas on each of 4 plates. Serve with egg mixture. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

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