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Sweet Potato Tortillas

Deliciously Soft Sweet Potato Tortillas You’ll Love to Make

These Sweet Potato Tortillas are soft, vegan, gluten-free, and a delightful alternative to traditional tortillas.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5 tortillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 small sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter or neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 cup gluten-free sourdough starter or flour substitute
  • 2 tablespoons psyllium husk
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot flour or other starchy flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. Begin by peeling and chopping 2 small sweet potatoes. Steam or boil them for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash until smooth.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mashed sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons of vegan butter, 1/4 cup of hot water, and sprinkle in sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add the gluten-free sourdough starter and 2 tablespoons of psyllium husk to the mixture, stir until well combined, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Divide the dough into 5 portions, roll each into a ball, and flatten between parchment paper into 6-inch rounds.
  5. Cook each tortilla in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 30-45 seconds on each side until lightly browned and puffy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tortillaCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, follow expert tips on managing dough stickiness and cooking temperature.

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