Spinach tortilla
Serves | Preparation Time | Cooking Time |
4 People | 40 Minutes | 10 Minutes |
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 5 tbsp(tablespoon) water or as required
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp(teaspoon) salt
Method
Step 1
In a saucepan, add the spinach and water.
Step 2
Cover and bring to a boil.
Step 3
Allow to wilt for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Place in a blender and mix until smooth.
Step 5
In a medium bowl, mix the flour and the salt.
Step 6
Add the spinach puree and olive oil into the flour mix.
Step 7
Add roughly one tablespoon of water if the flour mix is too dry.
Step 8
Add more water if required, but ensure the does not stick to your fingers. If too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until smooth.
Step 9
Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Step 10
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 11
Create four equal-sized balls from the dough.
Step 12
Roll between two pieces of parchment paper.
Step 13
Heat the tortilla in the skillet for one minute on each side or until nice brown spots develop.
Step 14
Remove from flame, place in a tortilla warmer or on a plate covered with a tea towel.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 tortilla (41g)
Calories from Fat | 10 | Calories | 100 |
Total Fat | 1 g 2% | Saturated Fat | 0 g 0% |
Total Carbohydrate | 20 g 7% | Dietary Fiber | 1 g 4% |
Sugars | 1 g | Protein | 2 g |
Vitamin A | 10% | Vitamin C | 0% |
Calcium | 2% | Iron | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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