Arepas with Spicy Black Beans | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow masarepa (precooked cornmeal; see Tip)
• 1 cup warm water
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• 4 tablespoons corn oil, divided
• 1 large poblano, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
• ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco