Low FODMAP Mini Crepes with Savoury Mince & Mustard Sauce

Ingredients

MAKE GLUTEN FREE

Servings:

Mini Crepes

2   butter or dairy free spread (melted)*
2   large egg
250   low FODMAP milk*
140   gluten free plain flour*
0.25   salt

Savoury Mince

40   leek (green tips only)*
500   lean minced beef
240   carrot
120   baby spinach
400   plain tomatoes canned*
1   dried basil*
1   dried oregano*
0.5   dried thyme*
0.5   worcestershire sauce*
1   salt & pepper

Mustard Sauce

2   white sugar
1   large egg
1   gluten free plain flour*
1   English mustard powder*
250   low FODMAP chicken stock*
62.5   spirit vinegar (distilled vinegar)
1   fresh basil (to serve)

* See the FODMAP Tips, Dairy Tips and Gluten Free Tips for the ingredient notes above the method.

Equipment

  • large frypan
  • medium frypan
  • small saucepan

Low FODMAP Mini Crepes with Savoury Mince & Mustard Sauce

Last updated Jan 26th, 2022

PREP IN 15 MIN
COOKS IN 35 MIN
SERVES 4

BY Alana Scott
DIETITIAN REVIEWED BY Hannah Hunter (RD)
FEATURED IN Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Need a new brunch idea? Try my low FODMAP mini crepes with savoury mince & mustard sauce. My mustard sauce is the perfect way to tasty up savoury crepes. This meal is a little bit fiddly so you can do some of the prep in advance. If you want to enjoy this meal for breakfast during the week, then you can make your savoury mince, mustard sauce, and crepe batter in advance, and keep in the fridge for up to four days. Then you can cook your crepes as you go and reheat your mince and mustard sauce as needed.

Note on Worcestershire sauce: Worcestershire sauce is low FODMAP in small serves despite containing onion and garlic. The fructans in the onion and garlic are fermented as the worcestershire sauce is manufactured, which reduces the FODMAP content to a safe level. You can find out more about worcestershire sauce and the low FODMAP diet here.

  • Gluten Free
  • Low FODMAP
  • Dairy Free
  • Nut Free
  • Soy Free

Ingredients

MAKE GLUTEN FREE

Servings:

Mini Crepes

2   butter or dairy free spread (melted)*
2   large egg
250   low FODMAP milk*
140   gluten free plain flour*
0.25   salt

Savoury Mince

40   leek (green tips only)*
500   lean minced beef
240   carrot
120   baby spinach
400   plain tomatoes canned*
1   dried basil*
1   dried oregano*
0.5   dried thyme*
0.5   worcestershire sauce*
1   salt & pepper

Mustard Sauce

2   white sugar
1   large egg
1   gluten free plain flour*
1   English mustard powder*
250   low FODMAP chicken stock*
62.5   spirit vinegar (distilled vinegar)
1   fresh basil (to serve)

* See the FODMAP Tips, Dairy Tips and Gluten Free Tips for the ingredient notes above the method.

Equipment

  • large frypan
  • medium frypan
  • small saucepan
SHOW NUTRITION

Nutrition per serve

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Calories 581
Fat 20.4g
Saturates 6g
Protein 38.2g
Carbs 59.1g
Sugars 18.8g
Fibre 5.1g
Salt 1g
Iron 7.8mg
Calcium 276.6mg
Calories 561
Fat 20.4g
Saturates 6.1g
Protein 38.3g
Carbs 54.1g
Sugars 16.1g
Fibre 5g
Salt 1g
Iron 7.8mg
Calcium 317.8mg
Calories 581
Fat 20.4g
Saturates 6g
Protein 38.2g
Carbs 59g
Sugars 18.8g
Fibre 5.1g
Salt 1g
Iron 7.8mg
Calcium 276.3mg
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  1. Prepare!
  2. Prepare the crepe batter. Melt the butter or dairy free spread. Then whisk the eggs in a small bowl. Place the butter or dairy free spread, eggs, soy protein milk (lactose free milk or low FODMAP milk alternative), gluten free plain flour, and salt in a large bowl and whisk until smooth (or blend in a blender).
  3. Peel and grate the carrots. Finely chop the spinach. Finely chop the green leek tips. Open the can of tomatoes.
  4. In a small saucepan, start the mustard sauce. Whisk the white sugar and egg together. Then add the mustard powder, gluten free plain flour, spirit vinegar (distilled vinegar), and chicken stock. Whisk and place to one side.
  5. Cook!
  6. You are going to cook several dishes at once... which requires a little bit of skill. So read through the instructions below before you start.
  7. Place a large frypan on to heat over medium-high heat. Add the neutral oil, green leek tips and the lean minced beef. Fry the lean minced beef until browned, stirring occasionally. Then add half of the spinach and carrot (save the rest for serving), the crushed tomatoes, dried herbs (basil, oregano, thyme), worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Turn the heat down to medium-low and allow to simmer while you finish making the crepes.
  8. While the lean minced beef cooks, make the crepes. Heat a medium sized frypan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the frypan with spray oil. Pour or scoop 60ml (1/4 cup) of crepe batter into the frypan. Quickly tilt the pan in a circular motion to cover the frypan base with batter. Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes per side, flip once the bottom is light brown. Then repeat. Keep the crepes warm in the oven. Add more spray oil as needed. The batter should make about 8 small crepes.
  9. While the crepes and lean minced beef cook, allow the mustard sauce to thicken. Place the small saucepan over medium-low heat. Allow to thicken, stirring occasionally.
  10. Serve the savoury mince in the crepes with a little bit of grated carrot and spinach. Drizzle the crepes with the mustard sauce and garnish with a small handful of basil.

Buying Tips

Make sure you buy a leek that has long green leaves (this is the low FODMAP part), as you can’t use the white/light green leek bulb (this part is high FODMAP). Once you've finished harvesting the leaves place the leek in a glass of water on a window sill and the leaves will reshoot so you can harvest them again.

Monash University has tested Worcestershire sauce and it is low FODMAP, despite containing small amounts of onion and garlic. The sauce is low FODMAP because the onion and garlic are fermented during the manufacturing process which reduces the FODMAP levels. If you are vegan then choose a Worcestershire sauce that does not contain animal products.

Buy a gluten free plain flour or gluten free all purpose flour. The one we used contains these ingredients: maize starch, rice flour, tapioca starch, rice bran, & guar gum. Avoid flour blends that contain soy flour, chickpea/besan/gram/garbanzo bean flour, lentil flour, coconut flour, amaranth flour, or lupin flour.

Low FODMAP milk options include lactose free milk, almond milk, hemp milk, macadamia milk, quinoa milk, rice milk (3/4 cup or less per serve), soy milk made from soy protein (not whole or hulled soybeans), UHT coconut milk (1/2 cup or less per serve).

Make sure your low FODMAP milk does not include high FODMAP ingredients like inulin (chicory root), agave syrup, fructose, high fructose corn syrup, molasses, or honey.

If using a dairy free alternative choose one that contains 120mg of calcium per 100ml serve, and 3g of protein per 100ml serve (this info is in the nutrition label).

Choose plain canned tomatoes with no added herbs or spices. Check there is no added onion or garlic.

Choose a stock that does not include onion or garlic. Massel have a range of low FODMAP, gluten free and vegan stock powders that are certified as low FODMAP. This product can be brought online around the world and is available from some supermarkets. Also check your Monash University FODMAP Diet App or FODMAP Friendly App for additional options. Or use our homemade chicken stock or vegetable stock.

Gluten Free Tips

Buy a gluten free Worcestershire sauce or substitute 1 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice, and 1/2 tsp brown sugar for every tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. Often the ingredient labels don't state they are gluten free, so if the ingredients look safe then ring the manufacturer to confirm.

Herbs and spices are naturally gluten free, however they can become contaminated during manufacturing processes. If you are highly sensitive to gluten, check the dried herbs and spices do not contain a warning for trace gluten. If you are just on the low FODMAP diet you do not need to worry about this.

Dairy Free Tips

Use a dairy free spread or olive oil spread instead of butter. Butter is considered low FODMAP.

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Author: Alana Scott

In 2013, Alana was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She also suffers from coeliac disease, is allergic to nuts and is intolerant to dairy products. This means she understands how difficult it can be to cook with multiple food intolerances. Her exp... Read More

Professional Reviewer: Hannah Hunter (RD)

Hannah Hunter is a UK registered dietitian specialising in adult food allergy and intolerance. She has extensive experience in helping people with IBS and underwent FODMAP training at King’s College London in 2011. Along with fellow dietitian Janet Hopk... Read More

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