Vegan Venezuelan arepas

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the precooked cornmeal, warm water, and salt until a dough forms.
2. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes to absorb the water.
3. Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and shape each into a ball, then flatten into discs about 1 cm thick.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Cook the arepas in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
6. In a bowl, mix the black beans with lime juice, cilantro, and red onion.
7. Slice the cooked arepas open and fill with the black bean mixture and avocado slices.