Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Crêpes
by Tarla Dalal
Wholesome crêpes filled with a toothsome mixture of spinach, tomato and cheese, this is a scrumptious treat that no kid can resist. The creamy cheese and tangy tomatoes make the vitamin and iron-rich spinach filling very tempting for kids, while the addition of wheat flour to the batter ensures a good dose of protein and calcium. All the more reason for moms to love the Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Crêpes as much as their kids do!
Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Crêpes recipe - How to make Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Crêpes
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Makes 5 stuffed crêpes
For The Crêpes
1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/4 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 tbsp melted butter
salt to taste
butter for greasing and cooking
For The Spinach and Cheese Filling
1 cup finely chopped spinach (palak)
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
2 tsp butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
salt to taste
For the crêpes
- For the crêpes
- Combine all the ingredients along with approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well to make a smooth batter.
- Grease a 100 mm. (4") diameter non-stick pan using a little butter, pour ¼ cup of the batter and tilt the pan around quickly so that the batter coats the pan evenly.
- Cook the crêpe on each side using a little butter for 30 seconds approximately.
- Repeat with the remaining batter to make 4 more crêpes. Keep aside.
For the spinach and cheese filling
- For the spinach and cheese filling
- Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the spinach, tomatoes and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cheese and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 5 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Place a crêpe on a flat, dry surface.
- Place a portion of the spinach and cheese filling in a row in the centre of the crêpe and roll it up tightly.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 110 cal |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 5.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 17.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 968.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 22.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 77.3 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg |
| Phosphorus | 71.9 mg |
| Sodium | 102.4 mg |
| Potassium | 85.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
This turned out really delicious. And it is easy to make.
I made this for my niece..and she gobbled it in a minute or so....normally she would hate to have roti and subzi...but this was a great alternative as its giving the same nutrients to my niece...