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Savory Asparagus and Swiss Crêpes – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Savory Asparagus and Swiss Crêpes

Tender-crisp asparagus and nutty, melted Swiss cheese bundled in a delicate crêpe, topped with a creamy sauce and fresh fruit. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a sophisticated dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 470

Ingredients
  

  • (Serves 6)
  • 1.5 lbs or 680 g (24 oz) fresh asparagus, 24 to 30 medium stalks
  • 0.5 lb or 225 g Swiss cheese
  • 12 prepared crêpes
  • Butter, for the pan
  • Hot Cucumber-Avocado Sauce, for serving
  • Thin wedges of cantaloupe, for garnish
  • Ripe strawberries, for garnish
  • for Perfect Crêpes
  • Use store-bought crêpes to save time, or make your own a day ahead. Just stack them between layers of parchment paper and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • These crêpes can be assembled up to 4 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate the filled, uncooked crêpes, then simply sauté them in butter just before serving.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Asparagus: Trim the woody ends from the asparagus stalks so they are a uniform length, about 7-8 inches. Thinly peel the lower half of each stalk.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the asparagus for 8-10 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Immediately drain and cut the stalks in half crosswise.
  3. Prepare the Cheese: While the asparagus cooks, grate the Swiss cheese on the large holes of a box grater or slice it into very thin pieces.
  4. Assemble the Crêpes: Lay a crêpe flat.
  5. Place a small amount of grated cheese in the center, then arrange 4-5 pieces of the halved asparagus on top.
  6. Fold the sides of the crêpe over the filling to create a neat rectangular package, about 4 inches long by 2 inches wide.
  7. Repeat with the remaining crêpes and filling.
  8. Sauté and Serve: Just before serving, melt a knob of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the filled crêpes in the pan, seam-side down.
  9. Sauté for 1-2 minutes per side, until they are beautifully golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  10. Garnish and Enjoy: Arrange the hot crêpes on a platter or on individual plates. Generously pour the warm Cucumber-Avocado Sauce over the top.
  11. Garnish with fresh cantaloupe wedges and ripe strawberries for a delightful finish.
  12. Grate your cheese from a block for the best melting consistency. Pre-shredded cheeses often contain additives that can prevent a smooth, gooey melt.
  13. Don't overcook the asparagus in the initial step. It should be tender but still have a slight bite, as it will cook more during the final sauté.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 20gFat: 23g

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