Sweet or Savory Flourless 'Crepes' Recipe
Traditional crepes are a popular French dish made with a combination of flour and eggs. This low-carb version omits the flour while staying tasty. Enjoy this easy brunch recipe with your favorite sweet or savory fillings.
Savory combinations are a great way to use up leftovers the next day. Take grilled steak or roasted chicken, add cheese and top with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and/or roasted veggies for a quick and delicious breakfast or lunch.
Or, drizzle fresh strawberries and bananas with a rich balsamic glaze and homemade maple whipped cream for delicious, sweet treat.
Prep time: 5 minutes / Cooking time: 20 minutes / Yields 6 crepes
Sweet or Savory Flourless 'Crepes' Recipe
Batter Ingredients
6 large eggs
3 T. half and half
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
Non-stick cooking spray
Tip: For savory crepes, add salt, black pepper, garlic salt, and/or dried herbs to the batter before cooking.
For the sweet ones, add ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and/or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Savory Fillings
6 oz. goat cheese
12 grape tomatoes, sliced
6 oz. white mushrooms, sliced and sautéed
2 T. fresh basil, chopped
3 T. sliced green onion, green part only
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Sweet Fillings
6 oz. fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 pint heavy whipping cream*
1-2 T. real maple syrup
1 c. balsamic vinegar
Directions for maple whipped cream and balsamic glaze are included below.
Directions
1. Combine eggs, half and half, and olive oil in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. If desired, season batter with savory or sweet ingredients as described above.
2. Lightly spray a 10” non-stick skillet with non-stick cooking spray and set over medium-low heat. (You may want to adjust heat up slightly to just below medium).
3. Pour ¼ cup of egg batter into pre-heated skillet and swirl pan to evenly coat the bottom with a thin layer. If any holes appear, add a little more batter to fill. Cover pan and cook until egg batter begins to set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook.
4. Once set, gently loosen the edges with a silicon spatula and flip the crepe, being careful to not break or tear it in the process. Cook for one minute more and remove crepe from pan. Repeat with remaining batter.
5. Place desired filling ingredients in the center of each crepe and fold over both sides to cover. Serve immediately.
To Make Maple Whipped Cream
In a large glass bowl, blend 1 pint of heavy whipping cream with a hand or immersion blender until it doubles in size and changes texture. Then, drizzle maple syrup into the bowl and continue blending until the mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside.
To Make the Balsamic Glaze
Heat 1 cup of good balsamic vinegar over medium-high heat until it begins to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume, stirring continually. When the liquid becomes thick and syrupy, it is ready to use. Cool slightly before using.
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