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Plantain Tortillas

Plantain Tortillas

Delicious Plantain Tortillas that are gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for various diets.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Latin American
Servings 8 tortillas
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Food Processor
  • Tortilla Press
  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium green plantains Use organic whenever possible!
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  • Wash and cut plantain in a few pieces.
  • Put in boiling water with skin on and boil for 30 min or until you can easily pierce plantain pieces with a fork.
  • Once cooked allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • Peel plantain and either hand mash with a potato masher or place in a food processor and process on high until a dough ball forms.
  • Roll dough into equal size balls and place on a plate.
  • Line a tortilla press with plastic wrap on both sides and place a dough ball in the center and press down.
  • Tortillas can either be cooked one by one in a cast iron skillet or on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • If cooking in a cast iron skillet ensure it is slightly greased and carefully lay each tortilla one at a time in the skillet.
  • Cook on both sides for around 30 seconds or until starting to brown and puff up.
  • If cooking in the oven press all and lay out on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 435 degrees for 10-20 min.
  • Place tortillas on a paper towel lined plate which will allow them to not get wet while they cool down.
  • If you don't have a tortilla press you can roll out by hand and achieve a similar result.

Notes

Use organic whenever possible!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tortillaCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 230mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Dairy Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Plantain Tortillas, Vegan, Whole 30
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