Crepes are one of the simplest meals we can make, especially when it comes to wanting a quick, low-calorie, and gluten-free dinner. In addition, they are very "instagrammable" dishes, that is, they can be photographed and they are very successful on social networks, especially on Instagram. In this case we bring the recipe for gluten-free spinach crepes, in addition, they are also suitable for vegetarians and for sugar-free diets.
Spinach crepes can be a very good option for our son to eat vegetables in an easy and fun way, yes, little by little we will have to introduce the vegetables in their normal state and not camouflage them so much so that he can distinguish which ones he likes. like and dislike and not feel cheated.
This time we bring a very simple recipe, which is suitable for the whole family, as well as for those who have a low-calorie diet, or who reduce their consumption of sweets or who do not want pancakes with flour due to their gluten intolerance. Also, this recipe is suitable for those who are lactose intolerant and for those vegetarians who eat eggs occasionally.
Spinach has many good things, but there is something that is very angry and that is when we put the whole bag in the pan and after a minute it has come to nothing. Spinach can also be eaten raw without any problems in sandwiches, hamburgers and derivatives, but the best way to increase its digestibility is to cook it.
They're healthy
These spinach crepes are healthy precisely because of 3 fundamental pillars. Firstly, there are no unnecessary ingredients, secondly, there is no sugar, and thirdly, there is a good amount of fresh spinach.
With unnecessary ingredients we mean cream, yogurt, dairy products, butter, dyes, etc. All these are extras that add very little value to the final result. Another thing is that instead of very thin crepes we want something juicy and thick, in this case we usually use whipped cream or mount the egg whites, but we will not do it in this case.
In addition, it is also suitable for vegetarian diets. Remember that within this diet there are several subtypes that allow the consumption of eggs. Obviously it is not mandatory, each one performs this diet as they feel best, there is no need to force anything.
We can also openly say that it is a healthy recipe because there is no trace of sugar. We can throw in some kind of healthy sweetener like erythritol or Stevia, but it's not necessary at all. It is a salty recipe, for lunch or dinner, for example.
Spinach is a very good option because, apart from the fact that it combines very well with almost any food, it is very rich in essential nutrients. Spinach provides vitamins A, C, E, K and some of group B such as B6 and B9, and with respect to minerals we have a good amount of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus.
gluten free pancakes
We have already discovered some of the ingredients of this very healthy crepe recipe, and that is that there will be spinach, spices and eggs, no sugar or flour, therefore, there will be no gluten that prevents us from enjoying these crepes.
Gluten is a protein It is found in some seeds such as wheat, rye, and barley. What gluten does is that the dough increases in size and helps the bread to remain firm, apart from providing more flavor and consistency. The problem comes when our body decides that it no longer wants gluten.
This protein is very beneficial for the body, but it is very indigestible. We begin to notice that something is not going quite right because our body does not have enough enzymes to digest gluten 100% and when it is not digested well is when the typical intolerance gastrointestinal problems arise.
Therefore, if we have some type of problem with this protein, we have diagnosed celiac disease, or we suspect it, or we simply want to reduce the consumption of cereals, then this recipe is perfect for us and for the whole family.
Be careful with the filling
The problem is not creating these spinach crepes, which take less than 5 minutes, but the real problem is the filling. If we don't want sugar or gluten, neither dairy nor meat because we are vegetarians, then that is when the doubts arise as to what we can put inside the crepes.
Also, we recommend mixing many flavors and not staying only in vegetables or putting meat or Heura (and similar). You have to take advantage of the power of crepes to make a very complete, varied and balanced meal.
Don't panic, there are plenty of options, for example, we can put a raw egg with turkey and guacamole; we can put braised chicken with cheese and strips of yellow pepper; cured ham, cheese and mushrooms; Heura with caramelized onion and mushrooms, hake with raw vegetables; mango and cured cheese; steamed chicken with peas and carrot; quince and goat cheese, etc.
Depending on our type of diet or food, this will be the filling. We have given the options that we have tried, and we are missing several more such as pulled pork with barbecue and mushrooms. Each one to make their combinations as they please.
Let's remember not to fill the crepe too much because it is a very thin and weak dough, so it can break easily. Let's not confuse crepes with fajita wheat pancakes, for example. Better to make several crepes and fill them than to make one or two and fill them a lot that in the end everything will end up dirty. This information is also important to know how many fillings to prepare.
If it is left over, we can use it for another day, as long as we keep it perfectly inside a glass tupperware container with an airtight lid and it does not spend more than 3 or 4 days in the fridge. We do not recommend that cooked food stay in the fridge for more than 3 or 4 days, since after that, problems begin.
