Best 6 Arepas With Perico Style Eggs Recipes

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Arepas are a traditional Colombian dish made from precooked cornmeal that are often served with various toppings. Perico style eggs are a popular filling for arepas, made by scrambling eggs with tomatoes, onions, and spices. This combination of flavors creates a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If you're looking for a classic Colombian dish to try, arepas with perico style eggs are a great option. In this article, we'll provide you with a recipe for making arepas with perico style eggs, along with some tips for making the perfect arepa and choosing the best toppings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

VENEZUELAN PERICO (SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH ONIONS AND TOMATOES)



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Perico is a savory Venezuelan breakfast dish made of scrambled eggs and seasoned with onions and tomatoes. Learn how to make it.

Provided by Marian Blazes

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 to 6 eggs
3 tablespoons cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion (chopped fine)
1 medium tomato (chopped fine)
Optional: 1 green pepper (chopped fine)
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk the eggs together with the cream. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter with the oil in a large nonstick skillet.
  • Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté over medium heat until they are translucent.
  • Add the tomatoes and green pepper and cook over medium heat until soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour the egg and cream mixture into the skillet and cook gently, stirring them lightly and flipping them as they cook.
  • Cook the eggs to the desired doneness and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve warm with arepas or other bread choices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 205 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 128 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

AREPAS



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Pera learned the art of arepas from his sister-in-law. Now, they're his easy Sunday meal of choice, packed with leftovers or farm-fresh produce.

Provided by Ryan Pera

Categories     Pan-Fry     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Bon Appétit     Houston     Texas

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups arepa flour (precooked cornmeal)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Desired fillings (such as shredded cooked chicken or pork, stewed black beans with cheese and lime, corn salad with onion and fresh herbs; for serving)
Lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Combine arepa flour and salt in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center and add 2 1/2 cups warm water. Using a wooden spoon, gradually incorporate dry ingredients, stirring until no dry lumps remain. Let rest 5 minutes to hydrate.
  • Knead dough a few times in bowl, then divide into 8 pieces. Roll each piece on work surface into a ball, then gently flatten to about 1/2" thick.
  • Heat 1 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 arepas, cover, and cook until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Uncover, flip, and cook (keep uncovered) until other side is golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Transfer arepas to a wire rack.
  • Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoons oil and dough.
  • Split arepas and stuff with desired fillings; serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

AREPAS CON HUEVOS PERICO



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Looking for a South American breakfast recipe? Then serve these arepas with scrambled eggs and tomatoes - ready in 30 minutes!

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup precooked white corn flour (masa harina) for arepas
1 1/3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
8 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sliced green onions, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Make Arepas: In large bowl, stir flour, water and 1/4 teaspoon salt with spoon; let rest about 1 minute or until mixture thickens. Stir in mozzarella cheese. Shape 6 balls of dough, using about 1/3 cup dough each. Place each ball on plastic wrap; shape each into 4-inch circle, 1/2 inch thick. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook arepas in oil about 4 minutes on each side, until dark spots appear on both sides. Place arepas on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 20 minutes or until fully cooked and hollow sounding when tapped. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, make Huevos: In same 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir tomatoes, green onions and chiles in oil 2 minutes. Pour beaten eggs into skillet; add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. As mixture begins to set at bottom and side, gently lift cooked portions with spatula so uncooked portions can flow to bottom. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until eggs are thickened throughout but still moist.
  • Serve egg mixture with warm arepas. Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

HOMEMADE AREPAS



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It was at a New York City hole-in-the-wall eatery where I first fell in love with a stuffed white corn cake. Halfway through my first arepa, one stuffed with black beans, beef, plantains, and salty cheese, I vowed to learn how to make these at home. It's a truly magnificent delivery system for any number of your favorite fillings. I went with some spicy pork and avocado, but I made a version a few days later stuffed with caramelized plantains and salty goat feta.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ½ cups lukewarm water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups pre-cooked white corn meal (such as P.A.N.®)
¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Stir water and salt together in a bowl. Gradually stir corn meal into water with your fingers until mixture forms a soft, moist, malleable dough.
  • Divide dough into 8 golf ball-size balls and pat each one into a patty about 3/8-inch thick.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Working in batches, cook corn patties in hot oil until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked arepas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain until cool enough to handle.
  • Slice halfway through each cake horizontally with a thin serrated knife to form a pita-like pocket.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 292.9 mg

VENEZUELAN SCRAMBLED EGGS - PERICO VENEZOLANO



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Posting for the Central/South American region of ZWT. A popular breakfast dish in Venezuela is perico, eggs scrambled with onions, tomatoes and peppers. It's colorful name means "parakeet" in Spanish, and it can be eaten with bread or stuffed into arepas. Found this on Whats4eats.com.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped (red, green or yellow)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
6 eggs, lightly beaten
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high flame. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onion is softened and translucent.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes to reduce the liquid somewhat.
  • Reduce heat to low, add the eggs, salt and pepper and cook, gently stirring the eggs occasionally to scramble them and just long enough to cook them through while keeping them soft.
  • Serve with bread or arepas and a slice of fresh cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 149.1, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5, Protein 14.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to soak the cornmeal in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking the arepas. This will help them to be soft and fluffy.
  • When cooking the arepas, be sure to cook them over medium heat and flip them frequently to prevent them from burning.
  • For the perico style eggs, be sure to use fresh, ripe tomatoes and onions. Cook the eggs over medium heat and stir frequently to prevent them from scrambling.
  • Serve the arepas with the perico style eggs and your favorite toppings, such as avocado, cheese, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Arepas with perico style eggs is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. The arepas are soft and fluffy, while the perico style eggs are flavorful and packed with protein. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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