These gluten-free Kale Crepes are delicious, protein-rich eats perfect for a weekend brunch or a weekday dinner.I always have some organic baby kale sitting in the refrigerator that I can throw handfuls of into salads, smoothies, pestos, and even curries. This time, as I pondered a quick dinner I could put together for Desi and me -- and I really, really was in the mood for some dosa-like dish-- I came up with the idea of combining some kale with a basic moong dosa batter that requires the moong dal to be soaked for no more than 30 minutes.This is a superlatively healthy dish. Moong dal, or mung dal, like any other lentil, is high in fiber and protein, and divinely fat-free. Moong also contains iron and calcium, both essential nutrients to add to the vegan diet. Kale, a veggie we all know and love, is also calcium-rich, loaded with Vitamin A, and extremely anti-inflammatory which means it battles chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and even slows down signs of aging.

The basic moong dosa recipe is a very versatile one. If you'd rather not use kale (although I can't imagine why you wouldn't 🙂 ), you could add spinach, cabbage, or just about any leafy vegetable. If you choose to use regular kale instead of baby kale, I would recommend removing the tough stems and blanching the leaves for a couple of minutes to tenderize them.

A few posts ago, I talked to you candidly about my weight gain, and my efforts to get back to where I used to be, or at least closer to it. As I continue along this path, it is foods like these that are helping me get to my goal. So far I've lost around 5 pounds which is not spectacular, but it is progress, and I know I could do better if I could just find the time to work out more often. Ah, well, someday.

For now, enjoy this recipe! Remember, you can make it fat-free by using a spray to coat the griddle when you cook these.