Potato Blintzes - pareve
Only 1 TBSP of oil in the filling makes these a low-fat entree', and
using ready-made wrappers instead of crepes' makes it an easy one.
These freeze nicely.
1 TBSP vegetable oil
1 1/4 lbs. onions (about 2 large) sliced pinch of sugar
1 1/2 lbs. buttery potatoes (such as Yukon
Gold) or Russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1" pieces.
1/4 cup milk (do not use low fat or non fat)
10 - 7" square - purchased egg roll wrappers, corners trimmed to
make rounds
1 egg white
1 TBSP vegetable oil
Non fat yogurt
Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and
sugar.
Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, place potatoes on vegetable steamer rack and steam in
covered pot over boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes.
Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add milk and mash until almost
smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in half the
onions. (can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover potato filling and
remaining onion separately and chill. Rewarm onions before serving).
Place one egg roll wrapper on work surface. Brush edges with egg
white. Arrange 1/3 scant cup of potato filling in 3 inch log
horizontally, just below center. Fold bottom of dough over filling.
Fold sides over. Roll up wrapper to enclose filling completely.
Repeat with remaining filling and
wrappers.
Heat 1/2 TBSP vegetable oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over
medium-low heat. Add Half of blintzes, seam side down, and fry until
heated through and golden brown and crisp on all 4 sides, about 10
minutes. Drain blintzes briefly on paper towels. Repeat with
remaining blintzes.
Arrange blintzes in plates. Place dollop of yogurt and spoonful of
remaining onions alongside and then serve immediately.
Makes 10 blintzes - 5 servings
Per serving: 360 calories, 7 gr. fat, 44 mg./ 9odium, 41 mg.
cholesterol.
Source: Epicurious |