Thursday, August 23, 2012

Warm Buckwheat Crepes with Mixed Berries

Ingredients:
  • 3 tbsp buckwheat flour
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 1 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp warm water
  • 1/2 tsp granular sugar substitute
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp grated lemon zest
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups mixed frozen mixed berries, thawed
Makes 6 Crepes
  1. Puree Buckwheat and all-purpose flours, milk, egg, water, sugar substitute, cinnamon, zest and a pinch of salt in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute. Set aside for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place berries in a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until gently bubbling and warmed through. Remove from heat an cover pan to keep warm.
  2. Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the batter, tilting the pan so that the batter forms an even, thin layer. Cook until bubbles form and edges begin to brown, about 1 minute. Using a spatula, carefully flip the crepe over and cook until golden on the bottom, about 1 minute. Transfer crepe, golden side down, to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter, coating the pan with cooking spray after each crepe. Stack crepes as you go.
  3. To serve, place 1 crepe, golden side down, on a plate. Place 2 tablespoons of berries in the center and roll crepe around berries. Spoon 2 more tablespoons of berries and some juices over the top. Repeat with the remaining crepes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
WW POINTS VALUE: 1 pt (per crepe)

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook. Who doesn't love crepes once in a while? I've made fruit-flavored crepes in the past and they have always turned out delicous. I made buckwheat pancakes a while back and they were delicious. These buckwheat crepes were delicious with the warm mixed berries. You can have these crepes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch or dessert. You can also add sour cream, cottage or riccotta cheese or plain yogurt with these crepes but may effect the point value. Crepes can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored, tightly wrapped in a single pile in the refrigerator. Just gently reheat the crepes in a microwave on low for 15 seconds or in a warm oven and serve.
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