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Savory Egg,Ham and Cheese Crepes




Source of Recipe


South Beach Diet Phase 2






List of Ingredients



• Crepe Batter:
  
• 1/3 cup chickpea flour
  
• 1/3 cup skim milk
  
• 1 Tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp warm water
  
• 1 large egg
  
• 1 Tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp canola oil
  
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  
• Crepes:
  
• 2 tsp canola oil,divided
  
• 4 (1 oz.) slices low-fat,low-sodium boiled or smoked ham(not honey glazed)
  
• 4 (3/4 oz.) slices reduced-fat swiss cheese
  
• 4 large eggs,lightly beaten
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. For the crepe batter:Puree flour,milk,water,egg,oil, salt and pepper in a blender until smooth,about 1 min. Set aside to rest for 15 min.
   
2. For the crepes:Heat 1 tsp of the oil in an 8 in. nonstick skillet or crepe pan over med. heat. Add 2 Tbsp of the batter,tilting the pan so that batter forms a thin layer. Cook until edges begin to brown,about 1 min. Carefully flip the crepe over and cook until golden on the bottom, about 1 more min. Transfer crepe,golden side down,to a plate. Without adding any additional oil,repeat with remaining batter,stacking crepes,to make all 4 crepes.
   
3. Lay each crepe,golden side down,on a serving plate. Top each with 1 ham slice and 1 cheese slice.
   
4. Season eggs with salt and pepper. Heat remaining oil in a nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Add eggs and stir occationally until set,about 2 min. Divide eggs among prepared crepes,roll up and serve.
   
5. 4 servings