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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Grain-Free Tortillas


Fresh and healthy Mexican food is probably the type of food I crave most, which means I was so excited to find a tortilla recipe that my whole family can enjoy and feel good about.  Although they don't exactly taste like your typical wheat-based tortillas, they are still extremely tasty and are a great base for any favorite Mexican-style topping.





INGREDIENTS:

- 1/4 cup coconut flour, sifted
- 3/4 cup egg whites from organic pastured chickens (about 4-5 eggs) (just save the egg yolks in an airtight container in the fridge and use in any smoothie recipe later)
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons whole milk yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Butter, to cook the tortillas in


DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.  Let sit for about 10 minutes to let the coconut flour soak up some moisture.  The end result should be similar (or a bit runnier) than pancake batter.  If it seems too thick, add a little water.  

2. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.  When a drop of water sizzles immediately, then the skillet is ready.  (You don't want it too hot, because coconut flour burns easily).

3. Melt a little butter in the saucepan to cook the tortillas in (adding more each time you cook new ones).

4. Use a 1/4 cup to get consistent tortillas that are the right size (if they go much bigger, they will break too easily).

6.  Cook the tortillas for 1-2 minutes, until slightly browned, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

7.  Serve warm topped with your favorite toppings (I like refried beans, taco meat, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, salsa, and cheese.  Yum!)


Makes approximately 6 tortillas (about 2-3 servings)

















(Adapted recipe from here)


2 comments:

  1. if i make some of these to keep in the fridge how long do you suppose they will last? can they be frozen without ruining the texture?

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    1. I think they should be good for 2-3 days after you make them. I'd wrap them in paper towels, then place in ziplock bag, and store in the refrigerator. I haven't tried freezing them, so I'm not completely sure unfortunately. Next time I make them, I'll try it though!

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