Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside: Traditional Azerbaijani Blinchik Recipe!

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chopped mushrooms

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Mushrooms add umami while lentils are budget-friendly.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor while margarine is cost-effective.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option with a cheesy flavor.

Mix flour, milk, eggs, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth.

Let the batter rest for 30 minutes to improve texture.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little vegetable oil.

Pour a ladle of batter into the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.

Cook until the edges lift and the bottom is golden, about 2-3 minutes.

Flip the crepe and cook for another 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.

Remove the crepe and keep warm, repeating with remaining batter.

In a separate pan, sauté onions in butter until translucent.

Add ground meat and garlic, cooking until browned and fully cooked.

Season the filling with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.

Place a spoonful of filling on one side of each crepe and roll tightly.

Arrange the filled crepes in a baking dish and top with sour cream and cheese.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until heated through, about 15 minutes.

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