Black Bean Masa Crepes
Light and fluffy homemade crepes take the place of a tortilla, stuffed with quinoa, black beans and gouda cheese, garnished with black bean sauce and smoked chunky salsa.
Crepes
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 350 ml (1½ cup) bean liquid
- 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 60 g (½ cup) plain flour
- 55 g (½ cup) masa flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Switch machine to start and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
- Blend for 30 seconds.
- To make the crepes, place a non-stick skillet over medium low heat. Use a 2-ounce ladle to pour batter onto the skillet and swirl to cover the bottom of the pan. Cook on both sides until lightly golden-brown. Remove the crepe to parchment paper and repeat with remaining batter.
Bean Sauce
Ingredients
- 90 g (1½ cup) dried black beans
- ½ onion, peeled, diced
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 960 ml (4 cups) water
- 1 dash salt
Directions
- Place black beans, onion, garlic, chilies, and water into a large stock pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until beans are tender, about 2 hours.
- Reserve 1½ cups (350 ml) of cooking liquid for crêpes and set aside.
- Place beans and 1 cup (240 ml) cooking liquid into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1.
- Switch machine to start and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
- Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients toward the blades.
Black Bean Crepe Filling
Ingredients
- 185 g (1 cup) quinoa, cooked
- 100 g (1 cup) gouda cheese
- 215 g (1 cup) black beans
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 Tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons dried oregano
- 25 g (¼ cup) spring onions, diced
- 1 dash salt
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and reserve for crepes.
Smoked Chunky Salsa
Ingredients
- 500 g (2 ) heirloom tomatoes, smoked and quartered
- ¼ onion, peeled, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded, quartered
- 2 Tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 5 and turn the machine on and off to pulse 5 or 6 times, or until desired consistency is reached.
Black Bean Masa Crepes
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 spring onion, diced
- 50 g (¼ cup) sour cream
Directions
- Place quinoa filling in the center of the crepe, and roll like a burrito.
- Place 1/4 cup (75 ml) bean sauce in the center of a plate and place rolled crepe on top.
- Top with smoked chunky salsa, cilantro, green onion, and sour cream.
Nutrition Information
| Serving Size | 1 crepe |
| Amount Per Servings | |
| Calories | 300 |
| Total Fat | 12 |
| Saturated Fat | 6 |
| Cholesterol | 85 |
| Sodium | 750 |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34 |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 |
| Sugars | 3 |
| Protein | 15 |
