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Spinach and ricotta pancakes

An average of 3.5 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
Prepare
30 mins to 1 hour
Cook
10 to 30 mins
Serve
Serves 1

Spinach, ricotta and a grating of fresh nutmeg is all you need for a spectacular savoury pancake filling.

Ingredients

For the pancakes

  • plain flour: 85g/3oz plain flour
  • egg: 1 free-range egg
  • milk: milk, to make a batter

For the filling

  • spinach: 150²µ/5¼´Ç³ú spinach, cooked, water squeezed out
  • ricotta: 150²µ/5¼´Ç³ú ricotta
  • nutmeg: pinch grated nutmeg

Method

  1. To make the pancakes, place the flour in a bowl and whisk in the egg and enough milk to make a batter. The batter should be the consistency of double cream.

  2. Heat a little oil in a pancake pan and ladle the batter in, swirling the pan to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side then remove. Repeat to make three pancakes.

  3. Meanwhile, mix the spinach, ricotta and nutmeg in a bowl.

  4. Lay the pancakes on a clean flat surface. Divide the filling between the pancakes and roll up to secure. Cut on an angle and serve immediately.