Crepas Fiestas

This dish is assembled like enchiladas, but instead of corn tortillas, the fillings are rolled into crépes.

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app.

This dish is assembled like enchiladas, but instead of corn tortillas, the fillings are rolled into crépes.

Servings
8

Ingredients

Crepas

  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 cup unbleached white flour, sifted

Filling

  • 3 Tbs. olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 large portobello mushroom caps
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen spinach, thawed
  • 2 jarred roasted red peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 avocado, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 Tbs. chopped green onions

Sauce

  • 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbs. unbleached white flour
  • 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
  • 1/4 cup grated manchego cheese
  • 11/2 Tbs. chopped cilantro
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Preparation

1. To make Crepas: Whisk together eggs, salt, and 1 cup water in bowl. Whisk in flour. Coat nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. Swirl 1/4 cup batter in skillet to coat bottom. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Flip, and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter, placed paper towel between each Crepa to prevent sticking. Set aside.

2. To make Filling: Combine 2 Tbs. oil, cumin, and oregano in bowl; add mushrooms, and toss to coat. Heat skillet over high heat. Cook mushrooms 7 to 10 minutes, or until soft. Cool, and slice each mushroom into 5 strips.

3. Heat 1 Tbs. oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté 4 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, and spinach. Cooked 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

4. To make Sauce: melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, cheese, and cilantro. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until sauce thickens, whisking constantly. Stir in nutmeg, season with salt and pepper, if desired.

5. To assemble: Preheat oven to 350¯F. Ladle 1/4 cup Sauce in bottom or large glass baking dish. Spoon 2 Tbs. spinach mixture onto 1 Crepa. Top with 1 portobello strip, 1 roasted red pepper strip, and 2 Tbs. pepper Jack cheese. Roll up, and place seam-side-down in baking dish. Repeat with remaining Crepas and Filling, packing Crepas tightly together. Top with remaining sauce, and bake 15 minutes. Garnish with avocado and green onions.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 291
  • Carbohydrate Content 23 g
  • Cholesterol Content 76 mg
  • Fat Content 6 g
  • Fiber Content 4 g
  • Protein Content 14 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 17 g
  • Sodium Content 357 mg
  • Sugar Content 4 g