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Colombian Arepas with Spicy Guacamole

Name: Colombian Arepas with Spicy Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Precooked Cornmeal (Masarepa), 2 cups; Warm Water, 2 1/4 cups; Salt, 1 tsp; Unsalted Butter, 1 tbsp, melted; Avocados, 2 ripe, peeled and pitted; Tomato, 1 small, finely diced; Red Onion, 1/4 cup, finely chopped; Jalapeño, 1, minced (seeds removed for less heat); Lime Juice, Juice of 1 lime; Salt and Pepper, To taste; Queso Fresco, 1/4 cup, crumbled; Cilantro, 2 tbsp, chopped; Lime Wedges, For serving

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Colombia with these homemade arepas topped with a spicy guacamole that packs a delicious punch.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 14, 2025

Colombian Arepas with Spicy Guacamole — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Arepas

For the Spicy Guacamole

For Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 399 kcal
Protein: 6.9 g
Carbs: 54.8 g
Fat: 17.3 g
Fiber: 8.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1596 kcal
Protein: 27.7 g
Carbs: 219.2 g
Fat: 69 g
Fiber: 34.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Precooked Cornmeal (Masarepa) 2 cups	880	14	180	8	12
Warm Water 2 1/4 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Unsalted Butter 1 tbsp, melted	102	0	0	11	0
Avocados 2 ripe, peeled and pitted	480	6	24	44	20
Tomato 1 small, finely diced	22	1	5	0	1.5
Red Onion 1/4 cup, finely chopped	16	0.5	4	0	0.5
Jalapeño 1, minced (seeds removed for less heat)	4	0.1	1	0	0.4
Lime Juice Juice of 1 lime	11	0	4	0	0
Salt and Pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Queso Fresco 1/4 cup, crumbled	80	6	1	6	0
Cilantro 2 tbsp, chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.2
Lime Wedges For serving	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Arepa Dough

1
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal and salt.
2
Add Water
Gradually add warm water and stir until the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Ensure the dough is neither too dry nor too sticky; adjust water as needed.
3
Rest and Shape
Let it rest for 5 minutes, then divide into 8 equal portions; shape each into a thick patty.

Making the Spicy Guacamole

1
Mash Avocados
Mash the avocados in a bowl to your desired consistency.
2
Add Veggies
Mix in diced tomato, red onion, and jalapeño.
3
Season
Add lime juice, salt, and pepper; combine well.
Tip: Allow the guacamole flavors to meld by letting it sit for 10 minutes before serving.

How to Make Colombian Arepas with Spicy Guacamole

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Arepas
Heat a skillet over medium heat, lightly grease, and cook arepas until golden brown on each side, about 5-6 minutes each.
2
Preparing Guacamole
Achieve a creamy texture by thoroughly mixing all ingredients.
3
Plating Toppings
Crumble queso fresco over the hot arepas just before serving.