Healthy Spinach Tortillas Food

HEALTHY SPINACH TORTILLAS

Steps:

• Process all ingredients in your food processor or blender until the batter is smooth. Use 1 cup of water if you plan to make thicker/smaller tortillas for tacos. Use about 1 1/8 cup of water if you want to make thinner/bigger tortillas for e.g. burritos.
• Pour about 1/3 cup of the batter into a non-stick skillet. You can add a few drops of oil to the skillet but I made the experience that the tortillas turn out great without oil. Make sure to use a non-stick skillet.
• Cook for two minutes on low-medium heat, flip the tortilla and cook on the other side for about one minute. Enjoy your healthy spinach tortillas!

SPINACH TORTILLAS

Steps:

• If you use fresh spinach start with pouring hot water over the spinach. You can put it in a skillet and let it cook over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted
• Transfer the spinach to a blender. Blend until you have a smooth texture like a smoothie. Add water to the blender if needed. Set aside
• Take the food processor and add the flour and sea salt. Pulse a couple of times to combine
• Add the pureed spinach and process until completely combined. Add the water in the food processors until a dough forms
• Dust a board with flour and divide the dough into about 6-8 portions. Roll the portions into balls into using your hands
• Sprinkle the dough balls with flour and roll each ball into a tortilla about 1/8 inch thick
• Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Put a tortilla on in the skillet
• Cook for 1 to 2 minutes flip the tortilla after about one minute and cook the other side
• The bright green of the tortilla will turn into a darker green and the dough will show bubbles and dark patches become visible
• Stack the cooked tortilla and cover with a clean kitchen towel
• Ready to serve

SPINACH FLOUR TORTILLAS

Steps:

• Put spinach and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer 5-10 minutes until spinach is tender and breaks apart easily. Remove from heat. Do not drain. Use a spoon to chop spinach somewhat. It should break up easily. If it doesn't, cook it a little more.
• Mix flour, salt, baking powder and a few sprinkles of mixed pepper in a mixing bowl.
• Add olive oil and mix well, using your hands if necessary. You don't need to over mix, just try to lightly spread the oil throughout the flour mixture.
• Add the cooked spinach with water and stir to blend well. The dough will most likely be sticky. Add flour a little at a time until dough is soft but easy to handle, kneading it in with your hands. It is better if the dough is still a little tacky because it will pick up flour when you roll the tortillas.
• Lay the dough out on a floured board and make a tube shape. Cut into 8 equal size pieces. I cut the tube in half, than half each half, than half each quarter to make 8 fairly equal sized pieces. Set aside the pieces.
• Working with one piece at a time, roll the dough around in your hand to make a ball. Place on floured board and using a rolling pin, roll it into a flat circle about 9-10 inches in diameter. As you roll, lift edges and check periodically to make sure dough is not sticking to the board. Add flour to the top or bottom as needed to keep dough from sticking. Use as little flour as possible. Too much flour worked into the dough will make it hard.
• Heat a 10-inch cast iron griddle on the stove over medium heat. If you prefer, use a paper towel dipped in olive oil and spread over pan lightly. Do not let pan get too hot and smoke. Lay tortilla in pan and cook each side for about 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan and lay flat on a plate. Repeat with each piece of dough, oiling pan as preferred between tortillas. If pan gets too hot during cooking, remove from burner for a few minutes to cool slightly, but pan should be hot when you place the tortilla on the surface.
• Do not overcook your tortillas. If your pan is not hot enough, it takes too long to cook the tortilla and it will become tough and lose its softness.
• To store, stack tortillas with a piece of waxed paper between each one and seal in plastic bag. Freeze for two weeks or store in fridge for several days. If frozen, let thaw completely at room temperature to avoid breaking when separating. Reheat filled tortilla over a griddle or in the microwave. Do not overheat in microwave as the tortilla will become tough.

SPINACH & TOMATO TORTILLAS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the onion and pepper and cook gently for a few minutes until they are soft.
• Tip in the tomatoes and mixed beans, then add the chilli powder. Heat until the sauce is bubbling, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Now add the spinach to the tomato and bean mixture and cook until the leaves have wilted - this will only take a minute or so. Remove the pan from the heat. Check the seasoning - you shouldn't need salt, though you might want to add a little pepper, and more chilli powder if you like things hot.
• Lay the tortillas on a work top, spoon in the filling, then fold them into triangles.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM TORTILLA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet that can safely be placed under the broiler. Add the shallots and cook over very low heat stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, for an additional 4 minutes. Add the spinach, then increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes, or until wilted. Reduce the heat, then season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the slivered almonds.
• Beat the eggs with the parsley, water and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Pour the mixture into the skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the underside is set. Lift the edge of the tortilla occasionally to let the uncooked egg run underneath. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler to high.
• Sprinkle the grated cheese over the tortilla and cook under the preheated broiler for 3 minutes, or until the top is set and the cheese has melted. Serve, lukewarm or cold cut into thin wedges.