Magic Plantain Tortillas
Last week I shared a low carb tortilla recipe that is great for those on Ketogenic diets. Yet, today I’ve got a tortilla recipe to share with you that I’m even more excited about, because it’s magic in the making, and pure magic in your mouth! These Magic Plantain Tortillas are truly little miracles. They are not low carb, because they are made entirely of of plantains and a little salt. However, that does mean they are completely natural, paleo diet friendly, and great for people with food allergies and intolerances. Not to mention they are fluffy, flexible, and sturdy enough to use in enchiladas or other favorite Mexican dishes!
Tortillas for Food Sensitivities
My daughter Ava had some health issues this past winter and currently cannot eat dairy, gluten, or rice, so these little babies have been a lifesaver for her. They feel just like homemade wheat tortillas, and they even bubble up when cooking! How is this possible? Plantains are mysterious things. When they are ripe, they are soft and sweet enough to turn into all sorts of grain free desserts. Yet, when the are green and unripened, they are a starchy, not really sweet. This starchy quality makes it possible to fry them into savory chips, or even make “plantain dough” to suit many cooking and baking needs.
Plantain Tortilla Tips
To work with this plantain dough, you first have to soften the plantains, without the naturally occurring sweetening process that come along with it. Although many people boil the plantains in their skins, I like to microwave them! It’s faster and easier, in order to get the tortilla making underway in a hurry. (I provide both methods in the recipe below.)
How To Make Magic Plantain Tortillas
Score the plantain skins. Microwave the plantains to soften. Pulse the plantains in a food processor until they turn into plantain dough. Roll or press the dough into tortillas. Cook the tortillas in a dry skillet.
See how easy that was? Really, there’s nothing to it. It’s like magic! Each gluten free tortilla is a little wonder with it’s wheat-like bubbles and texture, and mellow flavor. Use them with all your favorite taco fillings or sandwich wraps. You can even make this Magic Plantain Tortillas recipe in large batches and use them throughout the week, or freeze them for later use!
Can I Use a Tortilla Press for Magic Plantain Tortillas?
You definitely can use a tortilla press to make my Magic Plantain Tortillas! After you form your circles from the dough, cover the interior of the tortilla press with plastic wrap to ensure nothing gets stuck. If you don’t already have one, you can check out my roundup of the best tortilla presses, but my personal favorite is the Victoria 8-Inch Cast Iron Tortilla Press. It’s particularly great for this recipe because it does an amazing job of pressing uniform, perfectly thin tortillas.
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