Cassava Flour Tortillas: Discover Their Amazing Benefits!
Cassava flour tortillas are a gluten-free alternative to traditional tortillas, made from the cassava root. They are versatile, easy to make, and packed with nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 tortillas 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cassava flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water (more if needed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cassava flour and salt.
- Add water and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into small balls.
- Flatten each ball between two sheets of parchment paper using a rolling pin.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each tortilla for about 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- Keep the tortillas warm in a towel until ready to serve.
Notes
- Store leftover tortillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These tortillas can be used for tacos, wraps, or as a side dish.
- Adjust the water quantity based on the humidity and consistency of the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg