Low Sodium Homemade Gorditas
Elevate your tortilla game with these Low Sodium Homemade Gorditas, a healthy twist on a traditional Mexican favorite. Crafted with masa harina, a touch of baking powder, and just a hint of olive oil and unsalted butter, these gorditas are soft, flavorful, and delightfully low in sodium. Perfectly cooked on a hot skillet until golden, they’re designed to form pocket-style bread you can fill with wholesome, heart-healthy ingredients like grilled veggies, creamy avocado, or seasoned beans. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, this easy recipe is ideal for meal prepping or serving up fresh bites at your next gathering. Discover how delicious reducing sodium can be!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Masa harina
- 1.5 cups Warm water
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa harina, baking powder, and black pepper if using. Mix well to ensure the baking powder is evenly distributed.
Gradually add warm water while mixing with your hands until the dough comes together. It should be moist but not sticky.
Add olive oil and unsalted butter to the dough, and knead for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and pliable.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions, rolling each into a ball.
Using a tortilla press lined with plastic wrap or a piece of parchment paper, gently press each ball into a disc about 1/4-inch thick. If you don’t have a tortilla press, you can flatten each ball using a plate or rolling pin.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, cook each gordita for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they have light brown spots and are cooked through. Press lightly with a spatula for even cooking.
Transfer the cooked gorditas to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm and pliable.
Once all gorditas are cooked, use a sharp knife to make a slit on one edge of each gordita, opening it slightly to form a pocket for filling.
Fill the gorditas with your choice of low-sodium fillings, such as grilled vegetables, beans, or avocado. Serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.4 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1131 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 4% | |
*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.
