Published:
Dec 7th 2024
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Last updated: Dec 21st 2024
Tortillas are a versatile item to have at home. You quickly make a quick snack or meal in minutes. They're easily bought at the local markets. However, to keep them shelf-stable, most pre-made tortillas contain preservatives such as palm oil and glycerin (the key ingredient in liquid soap). Pre-made tortillas also contain added sugar and mono-glycerides from animal fats or vegetable oils that act as emulsifiers. The issue is that companies are not required to list whether this emulsifier is made from animal fats or vegetable oil, making these items unavailable for vegans or vegetarians.
A way around this is to make your own tortillas that will be tastier and give you peace of mind by knowing exactly what ingredients are in the food you're eating. These fantastic homemade Whole Wheat Wraps are easy to make using only four common ingredients. Whole wheat flour, olive oil, sea salt, and water. It's kneaded, portioned, rested, rolled, and cooked in a hot pan or skillet for a few minutes per side. Get creative by adding fresh herbs, spices, or different seasonings, such as everything bagel or smokey BBQ. They keep fresh in the fridge for one week or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Then, use them to make Fajitas, healthy pinwheels, and breakfast or lunch wraps using all your favorite ingredients. The options are endless.
Are whole wheat wraps good for you?
This recipe contains natural ingredients low in calories, saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar, and sodium.
Are wheat wraps low in carbs?
Wheat wraps have 21.9 grams of carbohydrates per portion. This amount would be relatively high if following a low-carb diet.
Is a wrap healthier than a sandwich?
The nutritional values of 1 wrap or two slices of bread are essentially the same, as they're made of the same ingredients except for yeast in the bread.
Can I eat wraps on keto?
Wheat wraps cannot be eaten when following a keto diet. Instead, trye your wraps using almond, coconut, or keto flour instead of whole wheat flour. There's also the option to use lettuce or cheese as the wrap to make a low-carb version.
Time & Serves
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 cup Warm Water
Instructions
Mix 2 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour and sea salt together in a medium-sized bowl.
Whisk the warm water and oil together in a measuring cup, slowly pour the liquid into the bowl, mixing it in with the flour and salt.
Continue to mix until it forms a rough dough. Remove the dough from the bowl onto a lightly floured surface, kneading the dough for 3 minutes until smooth.
Cut the dough into 12 equal portions, rolling them into balls. Once the dough is formed, cover with a kitchen towel, letting the dough rest for 10 minutes.
Place a large pan on medium-high heat. Lightly flour the dough, rolling the balls one at a time into 12 inch circles using a rolling pin.
Add a tortilla to the hot pan, cooking it on each side for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, placing the tortillas onto a plate or cooling rack. Repeat the process until all the tortillas are cooked.
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