Go-Green Mung Lentils, Cilantro-Jalapeno Breakfast Crepes
Vegetarian and Gluten Free St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
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St. Patrick’s day is approaching and I thought to share with you my favorite breakfast for St. Patrick’s Day. Lentil Crepes with zesty jalapeno and fresh cilantro is my take on going green. These kid-friendly, gluten free and egg-free crepes are delicious and healthy way to start a good go-green morning.
You need Hulled Yellow Mung (or Moong) Lentils to make these crepe. However, Pink or Red Lentils will also be fine. It is very important to pre-soak lentils previous night. That results in very fine texture crepes and crepes cook very evenly too.
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You can make two variations to these crepes depending on your diet preference. First - If you are not vegetarian, feel free to replace half of water with 1 large egg in the batter instead. That’s what I do for my husband if he is not in Vegetarian Breakfast mood. Second - If you prefer Vegan, replace non-fat yogurt with juice of 1 lime (about 1 and 1/2 tbsp).
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Lentils are gluten free, so for both variations, crepes will still be without gluten, but they taste delicious. I even enjoy’em plain with some ketchup on the side Or filled, like I did today with some sautéed red onion, red peppers, cilantro and some ketchup.
Enjoy, filling and low-calorie morning breakfast with goodness of greens and yummy lentils.
Wishing you all Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
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Go-Green Mung Lentils, Cilantro-Jalapeno Breakfast Crepes
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Ingredients
Directions
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1. Wash and soak mung lentils overnight in 2 cups water. Rinse lentils in running water in morning until water runs clear. Additional Notes: Also preheat oven to 250 F if planning to make a bigger batch and not serving immediately.
2. Add all crepe ingredients, 1/4 cup water, yogurt, salt, pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, lentils in a blender jar and blend until smooth. Add more water 1 tbsp at a time to make batter smooth but not runny. (little thinner than pan cake batter). Now add baking soda and leave aside.
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3. Heat a heavy bottom skillet and spray with oil. Add 1/3 cup of batter and spread quickly yet gently to 5-6 inch circle. Don't worry about the shape, it will get better as you make'em often. Spray top of crepe with oil. Let is cook med-high heat for 2 minutes or until edges start to brown a bit. Additional Notes: If planning to add filling, heat 1 tsp oil in a pan, add slices vegetables and saute'em till bite tender but still crunchy and leave aside.
4. Flip with flat spatula and cook other side for 1 more minutes or until crepe is fully cooked. Remove crepe to baking sheet. Keep'em warm in pre-heated oven until ready to serve.
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5. Just before serving, fill each crepe with sauteed vegetables and drizzle some ketchup over the top or serve it on side. Enjoy go-green breakfast crepes with St. Patrick's day inspired drinks or a cup of green tea.
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