Description
Simple, gluten-free tortillas made with just quinoa flour and water, perfect for wraps, tacos, or quesadillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa flour
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of fine sea salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or neutral oil (optional)
- 1–2 teaspoons ground chia or flax seeds (optional)
- Small amount of herbs or spices (optional)
- Small amount of finely chopped spinach or shredded carrot (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons tapioca or arrowroot starch (optional)
Instructions
- Measure 1 cup quinoa flour into a medium bowl. Add a pinch of fine sea salt if using.
- Pour in 1 cup of water and stir until a shaggy dough forms; add oil, chia, flax, or spices if desired.
- Let the dough rest for 5–10 minutes to absorb water.
- Divide the dough into 6–8 equal pieces, rolling each into a smooth ball.
- Place a dough ball between parchment paper and roll into a 6–8 inch circle.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and cook the tortilla for 1–2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- Stack cooked tortillas and cover with a towel to keep warm.
- Use immediately for your desired filling, or store for later use.
Notes
Avoid overworking the dough. Use parchment to roll to prevent sticking. Medium heat is crucial for perfect cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa tortillas, gluten-free wraps, healthy tortillas, easy tortillas, vegan tortillas