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Whole grain crepes with ham, Gruyère, and spinach

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe for whole grain crepes with ham, Gruyère cheese, and spinach. It is a rich and tasty dish that combines the rustic flavor of whole grain flour with the creaminess of the cheese and the freshness of the spinach.

Ingredients

  • 100g of whole grain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 250 ml of milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Nutmeg to taste
  • 200g of fresh or frozen spinach
  • 150g of cooked ham
  • 100g of grated Gruyère cheese
  • Butter for greasing
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Preparazione

  1. Begin by preparing the batter for the crepes: in a bowl, mix the whole grain flour with a pinch of salt and nutmeg. Add the eggs and mix well.

  2. Gradually pour in the milk, continuing to stir to avoid lumps, until you obtain a smooth batter. Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes.

  3. In the meantime, cook the spinach in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a little water (if you’re using frozen spinach follow the instructions on the package). Once cooked, drain them well and chop them up.

  4. Heat a non-stick pan and lightly grease it with butter. Pour a ladle of batter and spread it by rotating the pan to create a thin crepe.

  5. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until the crepe is golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used up, stacking the crepes on a plate.

  6. Take one crepe at a time and stuff it with cooked ham, spinach, and grated Gruyère cheese.

  7. Roll or fold the filled crepes and place them in a baking dish previously greased with a little butter.

  8. Sprinkle the surface of the crepes with additional grated Gruyère cheese.

  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is well melted and slightly golden.

  10. Serve the crepes hot.

Curiosity

Crepes, known as crêpes in French cuisine, are very versatile and can be filled in various ways. In France, they are often prepared for festive occasions and filled with luxurious ingredients such as mushrooms, noble cheeses, and seafood. The whole grain version adds a note of rusticity and pairs perfectly with the intense taste of Gruyère and the sweetness of the ham.

Whole grain crepes with ham, Gruyère, and spinach