Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a side dish prepared with spelt flour, 0 flour, egg, lentil aquafaba, whole milk, extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients

for 10 crêpes

50 g whole spelt flour (1.8 oz)

70 g Italian type 0 flour (2.5 oz)

1 egg

3 tablespoons aquafaba (cooking liquid from lentils)

250 g whole milk (8.8 oz / 1 cup)

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (for the pan)

Method

For the batter, pour the egg, the two flours and the milk into a bowl

Blend

Put the batter in the fridge for at least half an hour

For the lentil aquafaba, blend the cooking water of the lentils with a few lentils until you get a white foam

Stir gently with a spoon to incorporate the frothy mixture.

To cook the crêpes, heat the pan, grease it with a little oil by distributing it with a pastry brush, then cook a ladle of batter at a time.

If necessary, brush the crepe maker again with oil

Allergens

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Spelt: cereals containing gluten covered by EU Regulation 1169/2011

Milk: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Lentils: cases of lentil allergy described, albeit rare,

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Spelt: due to the presence of fiber, it is particularly suitable in case of constipation; It helps regulate blood glucose levels and results in better insulin sensitivity. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract the depressed. It stimulates the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Whole milk: provides vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, promoting metabolism, cardiovascular function, tooth and bone health. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Provides and promotes the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E.K)

Lentils: bearer of factors promoting the functionality of the immune system and regulating blood sugar and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – weight loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation

Not to be used for individuals with:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation with meteorism
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)