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Low Carb Virt(Arepas) Recipe
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Yield
4
servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ tablespoon butter
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch salt
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Serving Size
1 serving
Carbohydrates
6.5
g
Protein
8.5
g
Fat
25.5
g
Calories
289
Virt(Arepas) offer a unique twist on traditional arepas, using almond flour and cream cheese to create a low-carb option that's great for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. With just 6.5 grams of carbs per serving, these versatile discs can be filled with your favorite ingredients, making them a perfect low-carb side dish or lunch option. This recipe combines simple ingredients and straightforward steps for a satisfying addition to your keto-friendly eating plan.
Instructions
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl: almond flour, xanthan gum, baking powder and salt.
- Combine all the wet ingredients in a different bowl: cream cheese, butter, egg. Mix and knead to form a dough.
- Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with dry ingredients and mix them with a fork or spatula. The dough is going to be sticky.
- dividee the dough by
- Grease your hands a little with oil. Shape the dough into discs by making a ball and crush it with your hands.
- Heat a frying pan with butter over very low heat. Cook covered for 5 minutes or until the base is golden brown. Flip and cook covered for 5 more minutes.
- When ready to serve, cut in half and fill with fillings of your choice.
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