Asparagus And Basil Pancakes Recipe

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   To make the pancake batter, put the flour and salt in a bowl and make a well in the centre.

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   Beat the egg and add in to the flour with the lowfat milk, then beat together to create a smooth batter.

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   Pre-heat the oven to 200C/400F/gas6.

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   Trim asparagus and put on a baking tray.

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   Finely chop the shallots and sprinkle over the asparagus, then drizzle over the extra virgin olive oil.

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   Roast in the oven for 10-15 min till tender.

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   Finely tear the basil leaves and add in to the warmed bechamel sauce.

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   To cook the pancakes, heat a spoonful of oil in a medium frying pan and when warm, add in a ladleful of the batter.

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   Fry on both sides till golden.

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    Drain on kitchen paper.

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    Repeat, heating the pan each time, to make 8 pancakes.

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    Stack the pancakes between sheets of greaseproof paper and keep hot.

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    To serve, add in a dollop of sauce to each pancake, put some of the asparagus and shallots in the middle and roll up.

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    Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.