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Quinoa Corn Tortillas

If you are looking for a healthier tortilla, look no further than these Quinoa Corn Tortillas.
Course Main
Cuisine Quinoa
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 124kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Masa Harina organic
  • ¾ cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 ¾ - 2 ¼ cups warm water
  • ½ teaspoon Pure Himalayan Salt
  • zest of 1 lime optional

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine masa harina, quinoa, salt, 1 ¾ cup warm water and lime zest. Mix well and knead with your hands until a Play-Dough like texture is achieved. Add water as needed 2 tablespoons at a time. If you get cracks in the dough when you flatten it you need to add more water.
  • Shape dough into golf ball sized balls and cover with a damp towel while you are working.
  • Heat a griddle, cast iron skillet or other large skillet to medium.
  • Flatten tortillas using a tortilla press, heavy pot or rolling pin.
  • Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until the surface appears dry. Place on a plate and cover with a clean damp dish cloth and foil to keep warm. Store leftovers in a sip lock back and the refrigerator and reheat prior to serving. (Tortillas will be most pliable when fresh.)
  • If you don't want to use all of the dough at once, it can be refrigerated for up to five days. Simply add a bit of additional water (¼ cup) to the mixture and cover.

Notes

If using a tortilla press, I recommend cutting circles from a large plastic zip lock bag and lining your press with that.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are strict gluten free (as in celiac), please do make sure that you buy gluten free masa harina. Although the product itself is naturally gluten free, many companies (like Bob's Red Mill) process their standard masa harina in the same facilities in which they process wheat. Obviously if you are highly sensitive this is something you need to avoid. Luckily, they do offer a gluten free option which specifically states "Gluten Free Masa Harina".

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2.4mg