Homemade flavored tortillas are a delicious and versatile addition to any meal. They can be used as wraps for tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes, or as a side dish for soups and salads. With a variety of flavors to choose from, such as roasted red pepper, spinach, and sun-dried tomato, there is a homemade flavored tortilla to suit everyone's taste. This article will provide you with a guide on how to make your own homemade flavored tortillas, ensuring that you have the perfect addition to your next meal.
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HOMEMADE FLAVORED TORTILLAS ( ROASTED RED PEPPER, SPINACH ETC)
I wanted to make those flavored (over-priced) tortillas that you buy in the store. I think that I have figured it out. The secret is to use a blender or food processer to blend the vegetable or herb in with the water, and use it for the liquid. Also, when rolling out the tortillas, it's very helpful to roll them out on a lightly floured wooden board... really helps acheive the thinness of a good tortilla. I've made these with roasted red pepper from a jar and frozen spinach. Other ideas would be jalepeno, sundried tomato, garlic herb, basil, or whatever you can dream up. I hope you like them.
Provided by BETHANY T.
Categories Breads
Time 50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sift together flour and salt into a bowl.
- Work lard or shortening into the flour with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- In a blender or mini-food processer, blend water and ingredient of your choice together so there are no big chunks.
- Make a well in the flour and slowly stir in the liquid. Stopping when flour is moistened. Add more flour or water if needed.
- Knead lightly until smooth and form into a ball. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide dough into balls roughly smaller than a ping pong ball.
- On a lightly floured wooden surface, roll out each ball until very thin. Cut off rough edges if desired.
- Cook tortillas on a hot ungreased pan for a minute or two on each side.
- Keep warm in a bowl covered with foil or a damp towel.
SAUSAGE, ROASTED RED PEPPER, AND SPINACH TORTA RUSTICA
Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey
Categories Egg Breakfast Brunch Bake Christmas High Fiber Sausage Spinach Bell Pepper Fall Fontina Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield 6 to 8 servings or 4 servings plus leftovers
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8x8x2-inch baking dish. Place 8 baguette slices in bottom of dish; press 2 baguette slices onto each side. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add spinach; toss until just wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer spinach to strainer; cool. Squeeze spinach dry. Transfer to medium bowl.
- Heat same pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage. Sauté until cooked through, breaking up, about 7 minutes. Mix into spinach; mix in 1 cup cheese and peppers. Spread atop baguette slices in bottom of dish. Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend.
- Whisk in last 4 ingredients. Pour over spinach mixture and stir lightly with fork to distribute evenly. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over. Bake torta until puffed and golden and center is set, about 55 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes before serving.
SAUTEED SPINACH WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER
Roasted red peppers give spinach some much-needed sweetness.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bell pepper directly over the flame of a gas-stove burner or under the broiler. Roast pepper, turning with tongs, until blackened all over. Transfer pepper to a medium bowl, and cover immediately with plastic wrap. Let steam 15 minutes. Discard skin, stem, seeds, and ribs; slice pepper lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick strips, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; cook, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add roasted pepper; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 30 seconds. Raise heat to medium-high. Add half the spinach, and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add remaining spinach, and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes more. Stir in salt, pepper, and lemon juice, and serve.
ROASTED RED PEPPER, SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE SPREAD
I found a simple spinach and artichoke spread in a cookbook and added my own touches-roasted red peppers, pesto, lemon zest and wine. You'll be surprised at how much your guests enjoy it. -Be Jones, Brunswick, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 20 servings (5 cups).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine the wine, shallots and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in the soup, sour cream, pesto, flour, soy sauce, lemon zest and pepper sauce. Fold in the spinach, artichokes, red peppers and half the cheese., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° until set, 30-35 minutes. Serve with crackers and/or breads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SPINACH WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash spinach and remove tough stems.
- Steam the spinach in the water clinging to its leaves.
- Rinse the pepper, and cut into julienne strips.
- In a serving bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar and oil.
- Drain spinach thoroughly, and mix with red pepper and dressing.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 83, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 194 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPANISH TORTILLA WITH BELL PEPPER
In Spain, tortilla refers to a hearty egg-and-potato dish that's eaten warm or cold any time of day. Red bell pepper gives this version another layer of flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add potatoes, bell pepper, and onion; season with salt and pepper (skillet will be very full). Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are crisp-tender, 14 to 16 minutes. Uncover, and cook off excess liquid, 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, parsley, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper. Pour egg mixture over vegetables in skillet, and stir to distribute evenly. With the back of a spatula, press down on vegetables so they lay flat and are submerged.
- Bake until tortilla is set, 12 to 16 minutes. To unmold, run a rubber spatula around edge of skillet to release tortilla; invert onto a serving plate. Drizzle tortilla with oil; garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g
MUSHROOM AND ROASTED RED PEPPER TORTILLA
Categories Egg Mushroom Pepper Potato Breakfast Brunch Broil Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lunch Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes; simmer in oil 3 minutes. Add onion; sauté until potatoes and onion are almost soft, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; sauté until vegetables are soft, about 7 minutes. Add red peppers; sauté 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to large bowl. Cool slightly. Wipe out skillet.
- Preheat broiler. Stir eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper into vegetables. Heat 1/4 cup oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add egg mixture; cook without stirring until just beginning to brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Cover skillet; cook until eggs are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Uncover and broil until top is brown, about 3 minutes.
- Slide spatula around edges and under tortilla to loosen. Slide tortilla onto large plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your tortillas the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the tortillas tough.
- Let the dough rest before rolling it out: This will help the gluten to relax and make the tortillas more pliable.
- Use a hot griddle: A hot griddle will help the tortillas cook evenly and prevent them from sticking.
- Cook the tortillas for a few minutes per side: Don't overcook the tortillas, or they will become dry and brittle.
- Serve the tortillas warm: Tortillas are best served warm, so they can be enjoyed right away.
Conclusion:
With a little practice, you can easily make delicious and flavorful tortillas at home. These tortillas are perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and other Mexican dishes. They are also a great way to add some variety to your meals. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, try making some homemade tortillas. You won't be disappointed!
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