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Spinach Crepes with Creamy Cashew Filling Recipe

Spinach Crepes with Creamy Cashew Filling Recipe

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Spinach Crepes with Creamy Cashew Filling

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Ingredients:

Serving

2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 egg
2/3 cup plain yogurt
3 tbsp water
1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing
1 package frozen spinach, thawed and pureed
1 pinch of grated nutmeg
salt and pepper
fresh cilantro (to garnish )
1 tbsp olive oil
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup ricotta cheese
4 tbsp plain yogurt
3/4 cup grated gruyere cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup unsalted cashews
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions:

Sift the flour and salt into a bowl.
Beat together the egg, yogurt, water and oil.
Gradually pour it onto the flour, beating constantly.
Stir in the spinach and season with pepper and nutmeg.
To make the filling: heat the oil in a pan and saute the scallions until translucent.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Beat together the ricotta, yogurt, and half the Gruyere.
Beat in the egg and stir in the parsley.
Season with salt and cayenne.
Lightly brush a small skillet with oil and heat.
Pour in 3-4 tablespoons of the crepe batter and tilt the skillet so that it covers the base.
Cook for about 3 minutes, until bubbles apppear int he center.
Turn and cook the othe side for about 2 minutes, until lightly browned.
Slide the crepe onto a warmed plate, then cover with foil and keep warm while you cook the remaining crepes.
Spread a little of the filling over each crepe and fold in half and then half again, envelope style.
Spoon remaining filling on top crepes.
Grease a shallow, ovenproof dish and arrange the crepes in a single layer.
Sprinkle on the remaining cheese and cook in a preheated oven, 350F for 15 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with lemon wedges and cilantro sprigs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	772.52 Kcal (3234 kJ)
Calories from fat	484.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.82g	83%
Cholesterol	147.76mg	49%
Sodium	255.2mg	11%
Potassium	905.54mg	19%
Total Carbs	44.33g	15%
Sugars	7.34g	29%
Dietary Fiber	4.79g	19%
Protein	34.36g	69%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	7.8mg	44%
Calcium	586.8mg	59%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	221.3 Kcal (927 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.42g	83%
Cholesterol	42.33mg	49%
Sodium	73.1mg	11%
Potassium	259.4mg	19%
Total Carbs	12.7g	15%
Sugars	2.1g	29%
Dietary Fiber	1.37g	19%
Protein	9.84g	69%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	24%
Iron	2.2mg	44%
Calcium	168.1mg	59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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