Liven up the classic crêpe with nutritious peas and get one of your five-a-day at the same time! This recipe is also great for encouraging kids to eat peas by sneaking in some in the pancake batter.
A batch of these pancakes can make for a special breakfast or brunch because you can enjoy them with a variety of toppings, both sweet and savoury.
For example, you can top a couple of crepes with a poached egg, feta cheese, avocado and some fresh herbs like parsley, mint or coriander. You can also enjoy them on their own with a bit of butter.
Mix and match the peas with some sweet berries, bananas, peaches (or whatever fruit you prefer) for a starter OR dessert that will get your taste buds tingling!
Once you master this recipe you can experiment with the batter and make the pancakes fluffier – think more American-style pancakes, by adding less milk and more flour.
Our method
Cook the peas according to the cooking instructions on the pack.
Sift the flour into a bowl.
Stir in the eggs and add the butter, after melting. To melt your butter, microwave it quickly in a cup.
Blend the milk and peas until smooth and place in the mixture.
Strain in a colander and let it stand for 30 minutes.
Melt a little butter in a wide pan and pour in the mixture, cooking on both sides.
Pack with your favourite filling and serve.
