Heart-Healthy Homemade Spinach Tortilla
Elevate your homemade flatbread game with these **Heart-Healthy Homemade Spinach Tortillas**, a nutritious and vibrant twist on traditional recipes. Packed with the power of fresh spinach and made with fiber-rich whole wheat flour, these tortillas are as good for your health as they are for your taste buds. Infused with heart-healthy olive oil and seasoned with a hint of salt and baking powder, these tortillas boast a tender, pliable texture perfect for wraps, tacos, or simple flatbreads. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this wholesome recipe brings together blanched spinach puree and warm water to create an easy-to-knead dough that cooks beautifully in a skillet. Whether enjoyed fresh or stored for later, these spinach tortillas are sure to become a family favorite in your arsenal of healthy recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Heart-healthy olive oil
- 0.75 cup Warm water
Instructions
Begin by blanching the spinach: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the spinach. Let it cook for about 1 minute until wilted, then immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Drain the spinach, squeezing out excess moisture, and blend it into a smooth puree using a blender or food processor.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the spinach puree and olive oil to the dry ingredients, and begin mixing with your hands or a silicone spatula.
Slowly add warm water to the mixture, starting with half of the amount, and mix until the dough begins to come together. Add more water as needed until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes. The dough should be supple but not sticky.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape them into balls. Cover with a damp cloth and let them rest for 10 minutes.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball of dough into a thin circle, about 8 inches in diameter.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place one rolled tortilla in the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, or until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook the other side for another 30 seconds or until lightly browned.
Remove the tortilla from the pan and cover with a clean towel to keep warm. Repeat with remaining dough.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Enjoy your heart-healthy spinach tortillas as wraps or flatbreads in your favorite meals!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2867 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.2 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.6 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.4 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 972 mg | 21% | |
*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.
