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Whole Wheat Chive Crêpes with Spinach and Gruy?

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This brunch entr?is terrific for company. You can make the cr?s ahead of time to assemble in the morning. Serve with a green salad.

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

Nutritional Info
Per serving: about -
cal 623
pro 33 g
total fat 40 g
sat. fat 21 g
carb 35 g
fibre 4 g
chol 222 mg
sodium 898 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 78%
iron 33%
vit A 106%
vit C 13%
folate 77%
    2/3 cup (150 mL) each whole wheat and all-purpose flour
    1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
    4 eggs
    1-1/2 cups (375 mL) milk
    1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, melted
    1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh chives
    1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh parsley
    B?amel Sauce:
    2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
    1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour
    2 cups (500 mL) milk
    1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
    Pinch ground nutmeg
    1 cup (250 mL) grated parmesan cheese
    Filling:
    2 tbsp (25 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
    3 shallots or half small onion, finely chopped
    2 bags (8 oz/227 g each) spinach, trimmed
    1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
    2 cups (500 mL) shredded Gruy? or Swiss cheese

Preparation:

In bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour and salt. In small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the butter; pour over dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Strain through sieve into bowl. Stir in chives. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Heat 8-inch (20 cm) cr? pan or skillet over medium heat; brush with some of the remaining butter. For each cr?, pour scant 1/4 cup (50 mL) batter into centre of pan, swirling pan to coat; cook, turning once, until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate. (Make-ahead: Layer between waxed paper and wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for up to 24 hours or freeze in airtight container for up to 1 month.)

B?amel Sauce: In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour and cook, whisking, for 2 minutes.

Whisk in milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking often, until smooth and thickened, about 10 minutes. Reserve 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the Parmesan cheese; whisk in remaining cheese. Keep warm. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours; reheat to serve.)

Filling: In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook shallots until golden and tender, about 3 minutes.

In batches, add spinach to pan; cook, stirring, until wilted and no liquid remains, about 8 minutes. Transfer to colander and press out liquid; coarsely chop. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Spread 2 tbsp (25 mL) b?amel on each cr?. Divide spinach mixture over top. Sprinkle each with heaping 2 tbsp (25 mL) Gruy? cheese. Roll up snugly. Arrange in single layer in 13- x 9-inch (3 L) glass baking dish. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.)

Spread with remaining b?amel. Sprinkle with reserved Parmesan cheese. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until cheese is melted, 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Source

Canadian Living Magazine: December 2008




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