CHICKPEA CRêPE "TACOS" WITH EGGPLANT AND LAMB

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Chickpea Crêpe

Thin, naturally gluten-free chickpea flour pancakes take the place of tortillas in these warmly spiced lamb and eggplant "tacos."

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Taco     Chickpea     Yogurt     Lamb     Ground Lamb     Eggplant     Raisin     Red Wine     Tomato     Pine Nut     Dinner

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups chickpea flour
1/4 cup plain yogurt, plus more for serving
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1/2 pound ground lamb
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (1-pound) eggplant, cut into 1" cubes
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup red wine
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Baby greens, such as arugula, kale, or spinach, and lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1 1/4 tsp. salt, and 2 cups plus 1 Tbsp. water in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add lamb, cumin, red pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon and stirring often, until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving fat in skillet.
  • Add 2 Tbsp. oil to skillet, then add eggplant and remaining 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until lightly browned and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add raisins and wine and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and their juices, pine nuts, lamb mixture, and 1/4 cup water. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the juices have evaporated, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, swirl remaining 1 tsp. oil in an 8" nonstick skillet, then wipe it out with paper towels so there's just a sheen of oil coating skillet, then heat over medium-high. Whisk flour mixture to loosen, then pour about 1/3 cup into skillet. Immediately swirl to coat pan with batter, as if you're making a crepe, and cook until bottom is browned, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until browned, 30 seconds more. Transfer to a clean plate and cover with a towel to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter, using greased paper towels to prepare pan before each, until you have at least 8 pancakes. (The batter can yield 11-12 pancakes, but you might have a few you'll need to discard-or nibble as a snack as you cook.)
  • Spoon lamb filling onto pancakes. Top with yogurt and greens and serve with lemon wedges alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Pancake batter can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Pancakes can be made 3 days ahead; transfer to resealable plastic bags and chill, or freeze up to 1 month. Reheat in skillet before serving.

Robert Berger
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These tacos were a disappointment. The crêpes were soggy and the filling was dry and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe.


Omphile Omphile
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These tacos were a bit bland for my taste. The crêpes were good, but the filling was lacking in flavor. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more spices to the lamb.


Chris “Beaker” Good
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These tacos were easy to make and they turned out great. The crêpes were crispy and the filling was flavorful and juicy. The tahini sauce was also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy taco


Wassef Zakaria
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I loved the combination of flavors in these tacos. The eggplant and lamb were cooked perfectly and the crêpes were crispy and delicious. The tahini sauce was also a great addition. I will definitely be making these tacos again!


Shadz Shadz
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These tacos were delicious! The crêpes were crispy and the filling was flavorful and juicy. The tahini sauce was also a great addition. I will definitely be making these tacos again!


Oreva Isoje
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the crispy crêpes. I will definitely be making these tacos again for my next party.


DJ gaming
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These tacos were a bit of a challenge to make, but they were worth the effort. The crêpes were delicate and the filling was flavorful and complex. The tahini sauce added a nice creamy touch. I would recommend this recipe to experienced cooks who are


Aoun Muhmmad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tacos turned out great. The crêpes were a little tricky to make at first, but I got the hang of it after a few tries. The filling was delicious and the tahini sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would defini


Austin Abraham
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These tacos were amazing! The crêpes were crispy and the filling was flavorful and juicy. I loved the combination of eggplant and lamb. The tahini sauce was also a great addition. I will definitely be making these tacos again!


Ryder Cameron
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these tacos. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the lamb was tender and juicy. The crêpes were also delicious and held up well to the filling. I would definitely r


Anbreen Asghar
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I made these tacos for dinner last night and they were a big hit with my family. The crêpes were easy to make and the filling was packed with flavor. I especially loved the combination of eggplant and lamb. I will definitely be making these tacos aga


Md mahide Hassan
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These chickpea crêpe tacos were a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. The crêpes were crispy and savory, while the eggplant and lamb filling was tender and flavorful. The tahini sauce added a creamy and tangy touch, and the pickled onions brou