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Ingredientes
- 1tbsp oil
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 100g watercress, roughly chopped
- 250g ricotta cheese
- 2tbsp (heaped) Greek yogurt
- 1tbsp agave nectar or honey
- Salt
- Black pepper
- For the crepes:
- 2 eggs
- 200g plain flour
- 300ml milk
- 20g butter
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