Gluten-Free Almond Tortillas
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Gluten-Free Almond Tortillas
April 18, 2024 | Healthy RecipesElevate your meal with a homemade tortilla!
Hello Stability Nutrition Friends,
Happy Thursday!
Have you ever tried making tortillas at home? If not, you're in for a treat! Making your own tortillas is easier than it sounds, with just a few simple ingredients. It's the perfect weekend project and a great meal prep option so you can enjoy fresh, delicious tortillas all week long.
Today, I'm excited to share a new recipe with you: Gluten-Free Almond Tortillas. These tortillas are wonderfully flexible and sturdy. They're perfect for everything from a hearty taco night, to a simple hummus wrap, topped with almond butter and fresh strawberries for a treat, or simply enjoyed on their own. They are made without the unwanted preservatives and excessive fats often found in commercial alternatives, so you can enjoy pure, wholesome goodness in every bite!
Why These Tortillas Are Exceptional
Versatile and Flavorful: Ideal for tacos, fajitas, or as a hearty side to a bowl of beans, these tortillas are designed to complement any dish. Enhance them with your choice of spices - like onion, garlic, or chipotle - to perfectly match your meal’s flavor profile.
The Secret Ingredient: Psyllium Husk is fantastic for its role in adding elasticity to these gluten-free tortillas, as well as bringing a host of health benefits to the table. Rich in soluble fiber, it aids in digestion and supports healthy cholesterol levels.
Pure and Simple: Made with mostly almond flour and finely ground cornmeal, these tortillas are free of the additives and preservatives found in many store-bought versions. They offer a healthy, gluten-free alternative that delivers natural flavor and pure nutrition in every bite.
Why are they Purple? It's not just fun, it's beneficial! Purple corn meal is rich in anthocyanins, antioxidants that fight oxidative stress and may reduce the risk of chronic disease, making it a superior choice for both taste and health.
Perfect Pairings
These tortillas are incredibly versatile. Here are a few ideas on how to serve them:
Tacos: Fill them with sautéed mushrooms or grilled fish, and top with fresh salsa, cabbage, and a squeeze of lime for a taco night.
Wraps: Use them to wrap up a rainbow of fresh veggies, sprouts and hummus for a healthy lunch.
With Beans: Serve them alongside a comforting pot of your favorite beans, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh herbs.
For Dessert: Top them with almond butter and fresh strawberries for a healthy treat.
Gluten-Free Almond Tortillas
Author: Elisa | Stability Nutrition
Yield: 12 smaller 5” diameter tortillas)
Ingredients:
5 Tbsp whole Psyllium husks (not psyllium husk powder)
1 cup warm water (not hot)
1 cup almond flour
½ cup fine ground purple cornmeal (or yellow works too)
½ cup potato starch
½ tsp sea salt
Seasonings (If you’d like flavored tortillas):
Onion Garlic Tortillas: ½ tsp onion granules and ¼ tsp garlic granules
Herb Tortillas: 2 tsp all purpose organic seasoning
Pepper Tortillas: ¼ tsp black pepper + ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Spicy and Smoky tortillas: ¼ tsp chipotle powder + ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions:
In a small bowl whisk together the psyllium husk and water. Set aside to gel for about 2 minutes.
In another bowl mix together the almond flour, cornmeal, potato starch and salt. Add the gelled psyllium husk, and mix together with a large spoon or spatula, and then knead with clean hands for 3-5 minutes, ensuring no dry bits are left. The mixture will seem dry at first, but it will come together after kneading, feeling firm and pliable.
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces, then roll into balls.
Place one dough ball between two pieces of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin or tortilla press, roll or press into a 5-inch circle. If rolling or pressing all the tortillas before cooking, leave them in their layers of parchment paper.
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat until hot. (If it is not a seasoned cast iron skillet or other kind of nonstick pan, spritz with nonstick spray). Carefully peel off the top layer of parchment paper, then the bottom one, and place into the skillet.
Cook the tortilla for 1 to 2 minutes until the bottom is browned in spots (when you lift the tortilla with a spatula). Flip the tortilla and cook the other side for 1 to 2 minutes longer until golden brown in spots. Don’t cook them too long or they’ll dry out and get crispy. Wrap the cooked tortillas in a clean dish towel to keep warm (if serving right away), or place on a cooling rack if eating later.
Enjoy!
Storage
Store the tortillas in a ziplock bag or airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week, or the freezer for up to 6 months. To reheat, thaw if frozen, then heat briefly in a dry skillet or wrap in a damp towel and microwave for 15-30 seconds until warm and pliable.
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In good health and happiness,
Elisa