Sunday, November 13, 2011

Brunch Arepas - with scrambled eggs and tomatillos

We love eating arepas on the weekends, we have them for breakfast, brunch, lunch, supper. It all depends on how you fill it or top it. It is almost like when making fried rice or quiche...let's see what we have in the fridge.

For this one I made the herbed arepas , once you are able to find the masarepa flour you will use it plenty, it's so easy to throw together a batch.
Scramble some eggs while you are cooking the arepa...this is the hardest part, but do-able with two pans. I use my flat quesadilla pan for the arepa (and many other things like flatbreads). I'm sure you all have a favorite pan that you use when making eggs.


This time I topped the arepa instead of stuffing them...topped with the scrambled eggs, fresh diced tomatoes, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco or any Mexican cheese, and cilantro. You can use jarred salsa or make your own tomatillo sauce.
Sliced avocado would be nice with this too.

See how easy it is? So quick and easy I can sit on the lanai with my family and enjoy eating a meal together...after I get the photos that is!

I will share this at Let's Do Brunch!
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25 comments:

  1. Gerry @Foodness GraciousNovember 13, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    These look awesome, I'm not familiar with them but could do so in a heartbeat!!

    Take care..

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  2. Belinda @zomppaNovember 13, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Love the kick of this sauce! A perfect breakfast.

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  3. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenNovember 13, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Sitting on the lanai with family eating a delicious meal is what life is all about.
    Sam

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  4. ReeniNovember 13, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I've been wanting to make arepas forever! They look incredibly good! I'm inspired.

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  5. RitaNovember 14, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Love finding you ways to serve eggs and thisreally looks tasty.
    Rita

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  6. TKWNovember 14, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Please come make these for me! They look so good!

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  7. Nami | Just One CookbookNovember 14, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I've never heard or had arepas before and it was so nice to learn about this dish! Looks really delicious and this sounds like something my kids would love to eat it! Wait, I just saw the "current weather" right next to my comment box.. it says 82F. Really? That's like a really nice summer weather in SF! We're like 60F today. Sorry off the subject. I was surprised how warm at where you are... I can't wait to try arepas!

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  8. Simply LifeNovember 14, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    there's nothing like an easy and healthy brunch!

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  9. tasteofbeirutNovember 14, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I love arepas too but never made them! There is one bakery in Dallas which makes them (only one) and it is a treat! Thanks to this post, I will be making them someday!

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  10. EricaNovember 14, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Arepas are my favorite food!Yours look amazing.

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  11. chow and chatterNovember 14, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    wow genius love how you embrace foods from around the world

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  12. tinyskilletNovember 14, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Foodness Gracious - I was happy to discover arepa, good so many ways.

    Belinda - Love that kick in the morning.

    Sam - meals together with family are the best aren't they?

    Reeni - I am so glad I can get the masarepa flour in my grocery store. So simple to make.

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  13. tinyskilletNovember 14, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Rita - me too, love finding new ways.

    TKW - sure!

    Aarthi - thanks so nice of you to say

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  14. tinyskilletNovember 14, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Nami - You'll like arepas, goes so good with anything. lol! you crack me up. Yes, we've been having perfect weather, now is the time we get out to enjoy it. We can shop for Christmas trees in our shorts and flip-flops all year long.

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  15. tinyskilletNovember 14, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Simply Life - thanks

    tasteofbeirut - after seeing Erica make them on My Colombian Recipes I had to try them, so glad I did.

    Erica - thanks, I owe it all to you!

    Rebecca - My favorite part of traveling was enjoying the local food.

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  16. JeannieNovember 15, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I have not had arepas before, looks like pizza dough, taste anything like that?

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  17. Treat and TrickNovember 15, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Never tried arepas before but they look comforting and love the topping you've used...

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  18. tinyskilletNovember 15, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Jeannie - not really like pizza dough. The masarepa flour is made from corn and it is precooked, processed a little different than masa harina (used for making tamales). Similar to gorditas, but different. I have it in white and yellow.

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  19. SookNovember 15, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    That looks wonderful!

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  20. JulianaNovember 15, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Lyndsey, this look good for a brunch indeed...love the tomatillo sauce with it.
    Hope you are having a wonderful week :-)

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  21. ElisabethNovember 15, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Wow Lindsey-I would love to try arepas...have heard about them, but never made them. Now that I see your yummy, and pretty dish, I would be willing to try your recipe!
    Hugs,

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  22. Angie's RecipesNovember 16, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    I want this for the breakfast! Looks really comforting!

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  23. LyndaNovember 16, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I've never tried these before, but I know I'd love this dish. I think it would make a great lunch or quick dinner too.

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  24. Tasty TrixNovember 16, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    When I was in Puerto Rico many years ago I found a Venezuelan restaurant with the most amazing arepas ... I'll never forget how good that was. This looks amazing, I wish I could come over and taste them!!!

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  25. peachkinsNovember 16, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I don't think I've used masarepa flour yet.. but that soo delicious. I wish I could find that flour here....

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