Macadamia Nut Crepes
Summary
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | wailana |
| Prep time | |
| Cooking time | 30 minutes |
| Total time | 30 minutes |
Description
Crepes are simple enough to prepare for a family meal and elegant enough to offer guests for a special dinner. These crepes have an especially delicate and unusual flavor due to the addition of macadamia nut milk and roasted macadamia nuts.
Ingredients
2 c
Fresh macadamia nut milk* 1 1⁄2 Tbsp
Macadamia nuts, salted and roasted 1⁄3 c
Whole wheat pastry flour** 1⁄4 c
Brown rice flour** 1⁄8 tspn
Baking powder 1⁄4 tspn
Salt 3⁄4 Tbsp
Egg replacer powder mixed with 3 Tbsp
Water 1 Tbsp
Safflower oil 2 c
Spinach, chopped 2⁄3 c
Frozen peas 1 tspn
Olive oil, plus extra for pan-frying 1 clv
Garlic, finely chopped 1⁄2 Tbsp
Nutritional yeast 1 Tbsp
Eggless mayonnaise 1⁄8 tspn
Balsamic vinegar 1⁄8 tspn
Salt 1⁄2 c
Firm tofu, crumbled 1⁄16 tspn
Nutmeg 1 Tbsp
Fresh parsley, minced 1⁄2 Tbsp
Lemon juice 2 tspn
Cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp
WaterInstructions
- Prepare the nut milk as directed above and set aside. Finely chop the macadamia nuts to a crumb consistency. Place in a bowl along with the flours, baking powder, and salt.
- Separately whisk the egg replacer and water until fluffy. Add this to the flour along with 1 1/4 cups of the nut milk and the safflower oil. Whisk well to form a thin batter. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, steam the chopped spinach and peas for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain, and cool. Heat the olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until golden.
- Add the remaining 3/4 cup nut milk and the rest of the filling ingredients except the cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil and cook for a few minutes. Thicken with the cornstarch mixture. Set aside.
- Brush or spray a small 8-inch nonstick skillet with oil and place on medium-high heat until the skillet is quite hot. Place 1/4 of the batter mixture in the center of the pan and swirl in circles to coat evenly. If the skillet is hot enough, the batter will form bubbles immediately.
- Cook the crepe until golden brown on the bottom, then turn over and cook the other side until browned. Repeat for 3 more crepes. Spread each crepe with 1/4 of the filling. Fold in half, then in half again. Serve warm.
Notes
*Macadamia nut milk: Blend 1 cup roasted salted macadamia nuts with 2 1/2 cups hot water until smooth. Strain through a fine strainer.
**For a wheat-free batter alternative, use 1/3 cup garbanzo flour and 1/4 cup potato starch instead of the rice and wheat flours.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 492, Fat 36.6g (330 cal), Carbohydrate 28.7g (115 cal), Protein 11.7g (47 cal)
Added information: Saturated Fat 5.2g, Cholesterol 1mg, Sodium 397mg, Dietary Fiber 7.4g
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