Crab, Mushroom and Asparagus Crepes
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Diabetic Living magazine
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Sandwiches-wraps
Ingredients
- Crepes:
- 2 egg whites
- 3/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
- 3 Tbsp. water
- 1 1/2 tsp. canola oil
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- Filling:
- 1 lb. fresh white asparagus spears
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh button mushrooms
- 5 sliced green onions, white parts only
- 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 1 6oz. can crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
- 2 Tbsp. light mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1oz.)
- 2 tsp. truffle oil (optional)
- Sliced green onions, white parts only (optional)
Directions
- In a blender, combine all crepe Cover and blend until smooth. Coat a 6-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Spoon in 3 tablespoons of the batter; lift and tilt skillet to spread batter evenly. Return to heat; cook 2 minutes or until crepe is golden brown, turning once halfway through cooking. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining batter.
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makes 8 crepes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. In a covered large saucepan cook asparagus in small amount of boiling salted water 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, drain. (Or steam 3 to 5 minutes). Return to hot saucepan, cover and keep warm.
- In another large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and the five green onions; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, cayenne pepper, and 1/8 tsp. salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in crabmeat, mayonnaise, and yogurt.
- Arrange one-eighth of the asparagus (about 5 spears) along one edge of each crepe. Top each with about 3 tablespoons of the crab mixture; roll up crepe from filled end. Place filled crepes in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. If desired, drizzle with truffle oil and sprinkle with additional green onions.
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per serving: 249 cal. 23g carbs.