Heart-Healthy Beet Tortilla
Brighten your table and your health with these vibrant Heart-Healthy Beet Tortillas, a perfect fusion of nutrition and flavor. Made with naturally sweet and earthy beet puree, whole wheat flour, and nutrient-packed ground flaxseed, these homemade tortillas are a wholesome alternative to store-bought wraps. With their striking magenta hue and soft, pliable texture, they’re sure to add a pop of color and a wealth of antioxidants to your meal. Quick to prepare and free from preservatives, these tortillas are ideal for wraps, quesadillas, or as a unique side dish. Whether you’re aiming to support your heart health or simply love experimenting with nutritious ingredients, this recipe is a must-try for any home cook!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked beets
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Start by cooking the beets if not pre-cooked. Peel and chop into small pieces, then boil or steam until soft. Drain and let cool slightly.
In a blender or food processor, add the cooked beets and pulse until smooth. Measure out 1 cup of the beet puree.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
Add the beet puree, water, and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until a dough begins to form.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball. Cover with a clean dish towel to prevent drying.
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
On a floured surface, roll each dough ball into a thin circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
Carefully place the rolled tortilla onto the preheated skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until light brown spots appear and it's cooked through.
Remove from the skillet and cover with a clean dish towel to keep them warm and soft. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
Serve warm or let cool completely before storing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1044 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.6 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1828 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1561 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
