Ingredients

  • 23 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon hazelnuts, toasted and finely ground
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 14 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
  • 6 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed
  • 34 cup low-fat cream cheese (if not getting fresh herbs, use the cream cheese with chives)
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mixed herbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 14 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 pinch chili powder

Method

  • In a bowl, combine flour, hazelnuts and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Gradually beat in egg, milk and butter to form a thin batter; set aside 30 minutes.
  • In a large pan, cook spinach with only the water that clings to leaves 1 minute or until just wilted.
  • Drain well and squeeze out excess water.
  • Chop finely and cool.
  • Beat spinach with cheese, garlic, herbs, 1 teaspoon of the oil, lemon juice, spices, salt and pepper to form a paste.
  • Brush an omelet pan or small skillet with a little of the remaining oil.
  • Place over medium heat.
  • When hot, pour in a little batter, swirl mixture over bottom of pan and cook 1-2 minutes until browned on bottom and porous on the top.
  • Transfer to plate and keep warm.
  • Repeat to make 12 crepes.
  • Spread on each a little spinach and cheese mixture, then fold into quarters.
  • Serve at once.