Spinach Crepes
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Spinach Crepes
Description
This recipe starts by lightly sautéing fresh baby spinach, then blending it with eggs to create a smooth puree. The batter is formed by combining the spinach-egg blend with flour, milk, melted butter, salt, and vanilla, then chilled overnight to develop the crepes’ texture. Cooking involves brushing a hot non-stick pan with butter and pouring out just enough batter to spread thinly in a circular motion.
The crepes emerge with lightly golden edges and a tender, pliable center, ideal for wrapping around fillings or layering in dishes. The subtle sweetness from vanilla complements the earthy spinach flavor.
Chilling the batter allows the flour to hydrate fully and reduces separation, while the gentle sauté softens the spinach without adding excess moisture. These crepes can be served for breakfast, brunch, or light meals.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted, divided, unsalted
- 3 cups baby spinach packed
- 3 egg medium
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saute pan until bubbly. Add spinach all at once and sauté, stirring continually, for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Crack the eggs into a blender and pulse a few times. Add the warm spinach and blend until smooth.
- Add the flour and blend again. Stop the blender, remove the lid and scrape down the sides.
- Add milk, 3 Tablespoons melted butter, salt and vanilla to the crepe batter. Blend until smooth. Blend an additional minute. Place the blender jug in the refrigerator and chill the batter overnight.
- In the morning, blend the batter one more time as it will have separated overnight. Preheat a 8 or 10-inch non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Brush pan with melted butter and pour a scant 1/4-cup of batter into the centre. Immediately lift the pan and tilt in a circular motion so the batter coats the pan in a circle. Cook for about a minute, or until the edges are light golden.
- Slip a flexible spatula under the crepe and flip it with a delicate hand. Cook for an additional 30 seconds, then remove and fold into four.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16crepes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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