Whole wheat foods have sort of been on my “no thank you” list! I associate it with dry and tasteless! A recent series of high blood pressure readings have put me on a trajectory of using the DASH Diet. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. If I can keep from adding medications by the foods I eat, I’m happy to comply!
As I looked at the foods they suggest, I realized that my white flour needed to be greatly reduced. With Cinco De Mayo on the horizon last week, I decided to make some homemade mostly whole wheat tortillas. I was skeptical because I had made some in the past and remembered them being tough and tasteless. My recipe is super simple, and with the use of my tortilla press, a small rolling pin, and my Ninja grill, they came out beautifully!!
I think there are two essentials in these turning out well –
- Rolling them out very thin
- Not cooking them too long, but just until they get little brown spots that begin to form.
Here’s the recipe:
Whole Wheat Tortillas
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour – I used 1 1/2 C whole wheat and 1/2 cup white – You could use all Whole Wheat if you desired!
2 Tbl Olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 Cup warm water – I added more – just until the dough came together
Mix the flour, salt, and the olive oil until it resembles cornmeal. Then add the water and mix until the dough comes together. Knead for about 1 minute. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
Divide the dough into eighths. Roll each section into a ball and press with a tortilla press, then roll with a rolling pin until very thin. Cook in a skillet a couple minutes on each side – or until brown spots begin to form.
Even if you don’t have high blood pressure, these are a great choice if you’re wanting to eat a little healthier. These are such a delicious option! They’re much better than store-bought whole wheat tortillas! If you’ve never made homemade tortillas, you’re in for a treat. These actually have flavor! You need to try these or these, if you’re not concerned about eating white flour. You can also find Spanish Rice and the BEST Refried Beans recipes here on my blog!
Parsarlo bien! (Enjoy!)
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