Blini with crème fraîche and dill

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Blini with crème fraîche and dill is a classic Eastern European dish, particularly popular in Russia and Poland. It features small, fluffy pancakes made from buckwheat or wheat flour, traditionally topped with a dollop of tangy crème fraîche and fresh dill. Often served as an appetizer or part of a festive meal, it can also be paired with smoked salmon or caviar.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderate in carbohydrates from the blini, with added fat from the crème fraîche, and a small amount of protein if eggs or dairy are used in the batter. It provides key nutrients like calcium from the dairy, iron from buckwheat flour (if used), and vitamins from fresh dill. A typical serving of two small blini with toppings ranges from 150 to 250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	130 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	1.5 g
Sodium	180 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Vitamin A	90 µg RAE
Vitamin B12	0.2 µg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.06 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Selenium	4 µg

Per 1 medium blini (approx. 50 g) with 1 tbsp crème fraîche (15 g) and 1 tsp dill (1 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Blini have ancient roots in Slavic culture, symbolizing the sun and prosperity, and are often served during Maslenitsa (Butter Week) celebrations. Nutritionally, buckwheat blini offer a gluten-free option rich in fiber and antioxidants, while dill adds digestive benefits and a unique herbal flavor.