CAULIFLOWER TORTILLAS

This might surprise you, but today I’m showing you how to make tortillas using cauliflower… that’s right, Cauliflower Tortillas!

INGREDIENTS

  • ¾ large head of cauliflower (or 2 cups riced)
  • 2 large eggs (for a vegan option, use flax eggs)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice and zest from ½ medium lime
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat your oven to 375℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Trim the cauliflower, cut it into small, uniform pieces, and pulse in a food processor in batches until it resembles couscous. You should have about 2 cups packed of finely riced cauliflower.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave for another 2 minutes. Alternatively, you can steam the cauliflower. Once heated, place the cauliflower in a fine cheesecloth or thin dish towel and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Be careful, as it will be hot – wearing dishwashing gloves is recommended.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the cauliflower, cilantro, lime juice and zest, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
  • Use your hands to shape 6 small “tortillas” on the prepared parchment paper.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, flip each tortilla carefully, and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until fully set. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Place a baked tortilla in the pan, pressing it down gently, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until browned. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

NOTES

  • These tortillas can be eaten on their own, used for quesadillas, or filled with taco ingredients and folded.
  • Some people have successfully used pre-riced cauliflower instead of processing a whole head of cauliflower.
  • Leftover tortillas freeze well for later use.

NUTRITION (PER TORTILLA)

  • Calories: 37
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 62mg
  • Sodium: 39mg
  • Potassium: 182mg
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Vitamin A: 135 IU
  • Vitamin C: 25.9mg
  • Calcium: 21mg
  • Iron: 0.5mg