Best 4 Tortilla Bowls Recipes
If you're looking for an edible vessel to fill with your favorite comfort foods, tortilla bowls are a perfect choice. These crispy, versatile bowls can be made with a variety of fillings, from classic taco fillings to hearty soups and stews. With a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen equipment, you can create delicious tortilla bowls that will impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer a crunchy bowl or a soft and pliable one, there is a tortilla bowl recipe out there to suit your taste. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to make some amazing tortilla bowls!
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
AIR FRYER FLOUR TORTILLA BOWLS
These cute tortilla bowls are great as DIY tostadas. Just set out all the fillings and have everyone make their own. The bigger the tortilla, the bigger the mold should be. Just make sure it fits in your air fryer. I used an 8-inch flour tortilla and a 4 1/2-inch souffle dish.
Provided by Yoly
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat tortilla in a large skillet or directly on the grates of a gas stove until soft and pliable. Place tortilla inside souffle dish, patting bottom down and fluting tortilla up the sides of the dish.
- Air fry until tortilla starts to turn golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove tortilla bowl from souffle dish and place upside down in the basket. Air fry until golden brown, an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 343.4 mg, Sugar 1 g
TORTILLA BOWLS
I found this method of making tortilla bowls for Mexican salads in Company's Coming Greatist Hits Mexican. Make as many as you need. If using corn tortillas, use the microwave method as they tend to crack in the oven.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Breads
Time 3m
Yield 1 tortilla bowl
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Microwave Oven Method:.
- Lightly grease bottom and outside of a 2 cup microwave-safe liquid measure measuring cup.
- Turn measuring cup upside-down and press tortilla over bottom and sides.
- Microwave on high (100%) for 1 minute.
- Using clean oven mitts, again press tortilla around measuring cup and microwave on high for another minute until brown spots begin to appear.
- If necessary, press tortilla against measuring cup again.
- Turn out onto rack to cool.
- Conventional Oven Method:.
- Lightly grease bottom an outside of oven-safe 2 cup liquid measure measuring cup.
- Turn measuring cup upside down onto a baking sheet and press tortilla over bottom and sides.
- Bake in 325F oven for 7 to 10 minutes, occasionally pressing tortilla against measuring cup, until brown spots appear.
- Turn out onto rack to cool.
- Note:.
- For larger bowl, use a 10 inch flour tortilla over a 4 cup liquid measure measuring cup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 10.8, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.4
MEXICAN CHICKEN SALAD IN TORTILLA BOWLS
A light and low fat Taco Salad, served restaurant style in a Tortilla bowl. It is easy to make and quick to assemble. My Slovakain neighbors now love this dish I shared with them.
Provided by Dawn399
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Warm up chicken and set aside.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic.
- (For a creamier dressing leave out cilantro and run through a food processor, add cilantro after you puree)
- To make Tortilla bowls spray Tortillas with cooking spray.
- Invert 4 custard bowls and mold Tortillas over the custard bowls.
- You may place another inverted custard dish over Tortillas to keep shape.
- Bake in oven for 5 minutes until crisp and light brown.
- Caution these burn easily, keep an eye on them.
- Allow Tortilla bowls to cool.
- Toss lettuce with mayonnaise dressing mixture.
- Place approximately 1 cup of lettuce and dressing mixture in Tortilla bowl.
- Place tomato pieces on top of lettuce.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Top with chicken pieces.
- Tailor this salad to your own individual tastes, you may add avocados, salsa, or other ingredients.
TURKEY SALSA BOWLS WITH TORTILLA WEDGES
Delicious and nutritious, this dish was a favorite of the kids who participated in the junior chef classes I taught at my church. The recipe encouraged creativity and healthy eating as students designed their own salsa bowls using whole grains, vegetables and lean protein. -Jean Gottfried, Upper Sandusky, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with pepper, celery and green onions over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in salsa, beans, rice and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes., Brush both sides of tortillas with oil; cut each into 8 wedges. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes., To serve, divide lettuce among 8 bowls; top with turkey mixture. Serve with tortilla wedges; add toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic exchanges
Tips:
- Select the Right Tortillas: Choose large, pliable tortillas made with high-quality ingredients for sturdy and flavorful tortilla bowls.
- Heat the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas briefly in a pan or oven to make them more pliable and easier to shape into bowls.
- Use a Mold or Bowl: Place a heat-proof bowl or ramekin upside down in the center of a tortilla and press down gently to create the bowl shape.
- Bake or Fry the Bowls: You can bake the tortilla bowls in the oven for a crispy texture or fry them in hot oil for a golden brown and crunchy result.
- Let Them Cool: Allow the tortilla bowls to cool completely before filling them to prevent sogginess.
- Experiment with Fillings: Fill the tortilla bowls with a variety of fillings such as chili, taco meat, salads, dips, or even desserts.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Add toppings and garnishes like cheese, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole to enhance the flavors and presentation.
Conclusion:
Tortilla bowls are a versatile and delicious way to enjoy your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes. With their crispy texture and endless filling possibilities, they make a perfect appetizer, main course, or even dessert. Unleash your creativity and experiment with different flavors and combinations to create unique and satisfying tortilla bowl meals. Whether you prefer classic fillings like chili and cheese or more adventurous options like shrimp tacos or black bean and corn salsa, tortilla bowls are a delightful treat that will surely impress your taste buds. So, grab some tortillas, choose your fillings, and let the tortilla bowl adventure begin!
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