Name: Go-Green Mung Lentils, Cilantro-Jalapeno Breakfast Crepes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Cup Yellow Daal, Raw Mung Lentils (Or use combination of Red/Pink/Yellow Lentils) Soaked in water overnight; 1 Cup Cilantro, washed, leaves and stems roughly chopped; 1/2 Jalapeno, or use any mild green pepper per liking; 1 Garlic, Optional but recommended; Mix Vegetables, Optional for filling, I used red bell pepper, red onion; Tomato Ketchup, for serving; 2 tbsp Canola Oil, Or use oil spray to avoid extra usage; 1/2 tsp Salt, adjust per taste; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 5 tbsp Yogurt, non-fat plain yogurt; 1/2 tsp Baking Soda, Or use 1 tsp ENO Fruit Salt; 1 Cup Water, use 1/4 cup first then add more slowly to avoid thin batter

St. Patrick’s day is approaching and I thought to share with you my favorite breakfast for St. Patrick’s Day. Lentil Crepes with zesty jalapeno and fresh cilantro is my take on going green. These kid-friendly, gluten free and egg-free crepes are delicious and healthy way to start a good go-green morning.

You need Hulled Yellow Mung (or Moong) Lentils to make these crepe. However, Pink or Red Lentils will also be fine. It is very important to pre-soak lentils previous night. That results in very fine texture crepes and crepes cook very evenly too.

You can make two variations to these crepes depending on your diet preference. First - If you are not vegetarian, feel free to replace half of water with 1 large egg in the batter instead. That’s what I do for my husband if he is not in Vegetarian Breakfast mood. Second - If you prefer Vegan, replace non-fat yogurt with juice of 1 lime (about 1 and 1/2 tbsp).

Recipe - Gluten Free Moong Lentil Crepes

Lentils are gluten free, so for both variations, crepes will still be without gluten, but they taste delicious. I even enjoy’em plain with some ketchup on the side Or filled, like I did today with some sautéed red onion, red peppers, cilantro and some ketchup.

Enjoy, filling and low-calorie morning breakfast with goodness of greens and yummy lentils.

Wishing you all Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Pairing Ideas:

Honeydew Melon and Orange Juice Refreshing Green Cucumber, Avocado, and Lime Cooler