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Provençal crespeou with green salad

Crespeou is a cake of thin layered omelettes filled with zucchini, peppers and tomatoes, served cold with a green salad. For 4 people, it takes 70 minutes and medium skill, at €2.80 per serving. The key to success is thin omelettes and a chilling rest before unmolding.

Tonight, a crespeou, that layered omelette cake with sunny vegetables, served cold with a salad.

Provençal crespeou with green salad
Total time
1 h 10
Difficulty
Medium
Cost per person
€2.80
Calories per person
390 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Summer
The kids
They generally like it

Crespeou looks like a savory layer cake. Each thin, soft omelette layer wraps around a filling of soft cooked vegetables, golden zucchini, tender peppers, stewed tomatoes and onion. Once sliced, it reveals colorful layers, with fresh basil tucked between them.

This is a dish you make ahead and serve cold, perfect for a summer lunch on the patio or a light dinner to share. Kids generally like the soft omelette texture, and adults enjoy the mix of sun ripened vegetables. It works well for a relaxed Sunday, or prepared the day before for a weeknight with no cooking.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • eggs 10

Fruits and vegetables

  • zucchini 2
  • red bell pepper 2
  • tomatoes 3
  • onion 2
  • basil 1 sprigs
  • green salad 1

Pantry

  • olive oiloften in the pantry 5 tbsp
  • saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Cook each vegetable separately in a little oil, zucchini, peppers, then tomatoes with the onion. 25 min

    Let the water evaporate from the vegetables, they shouldn't turn soggy.

  2. Cook 4 thin omelettes in an oiled skillet. 15 min

    Pour in just a little egg each time, tilting the pan to spread it thin.

  3. In a mold, layer omelette, vegetables and basil, pressing down firmly.

    Finish with an omelette layer for a neat top.

  4. Cover and let rest in the fridge. 30 min

    Resting makes it easier to slice.

  5. Unmold, cut into portions and serve with the salad.

    Run a thin blade around the mold before unmolding.

Our tips to get it right

  • Use a skillet the same size as your mold so the omelettes fit the shape once stacked.
  • Drain the cooked vegetables well so the crespeou doesn't release water when unmolded.
  • Press each layer firmly with the back of a spoon while assembling, this helps the cake hold together.

The variations

  • Swap the red peppers for yellow or green ones to vary the color of the layers.
  • Add a layer of crumbled fresh goat cheese between two omelettes for a richer version.
  • For kids, bake individual portions in small muffin tins, which cook and unmold faster.

What to serve it with

  • Green salad with vinaigrette
  • Grilled country bread
  • Black olive tapenade

Storage

Crespeou keeps for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. It does not freeze well, the vegetables and eggs lose their texture. Always serve it cold or at room temperature, as is.

Questions about this dish

Can you make crespeou the day before?

Yes, it's actually recommended. The chilling time helps the layers set and makes slicing easier the next day.

How do you keep crespeou from falling apart when sliced?

Let it rest at least 30 minutes in the fridge under a light weight. Then use a sharp knife and cut with a clean, steady motion.

Can you swap one of the vegetables for another?

Yes, grilled eggplant works very well instead of zucchini. Just keep three different vegetable layers for the visual effect.

Is crespeou served hot or cold?

It's traditionally served cold or at room temperature, like a terrine. That's what makes it convenient for a meal prepared ahead.

How long does it take to make a Provençal crespeou with green salad?

Count 1 h 10 in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “medium”.

How many calories are in a Provençal crespeou with green salad?

About 390 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a Provençal crespeou with green salad cost?

About €2.80 per serving, or €11.20 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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