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Gluten-free Blini with Avocado Cream and Salmon
Homemade gluten-free blini (Russian fluffy bite-sized pancakes) are super easy to make, cheaper than store-bought, and oh so much tastier!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Appetizer , Brunch
Cuisine:
Russian
Ingredients
- 80 g buckwheat flour
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (I use gluten-free)
- 150 ml fresh whole milk
- 2 egg whites
- olive oil for greasing
- Sea salt and black pepper
To serve:
- 1 avocado
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 100 g smoked salmon
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together the buckwheat flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper and milk until reaching a smooth lump-free batter.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually fold the whisked egg whites into the batter mixture, until fully incorporated.
- Grease lightly with olive oil a large frying pan and heat over medium high heat, then spoon a tablespoon of the batter into the pan to make a small bite-sized pancakes, about 3 cm large.
- Cook the pancakes for one minute, then flip them on the other side and cook for a further minute, or until golden on both sides. Remove the pancakes from the pan and keep them warm.
- In a small bowl smash the avocado with a fork until creamy, then add in the yogurt and lime juice, season with sea salt and black pepper to taste and mix until all the ingredients are combined.
- Place one teaspoon of the avocado cream over the gluten-free blini, then top them with smoked salmon, sprinkle the lime zest on top and serve.
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Notes
- Time-saving tip: make the batter for these gluten-free blini the night before, cover it with cling film and place in the fridge until you need it, making sure to give it a nice whisk before using it.
- How to freeze blini: simply arrange them on a baking sheet and freeze them for 1 hour, then store them in a zip-lock bag for up to one month.
- Whenever you fancy, simply remove them from the freezer and place them covered in the fridge until needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
350mg
(15%)
Potassium
497mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
164IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 164IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.