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My easy 1 ingredient flax tortillas are ideal for wrapping, rolling, & pairing with Tex-Mex eats! Soft, flexible, and scrumptious, they are vegan, oil-free, keto, Paleo, & have zero grams of net carbs.
Flaxseed meal is one heck of an ingredient.
It can be used as a replacement for eggs in baking recipes, added to smoothies, energy bars and power bowls for an instant boost of healthy omega-3s and fiber, or act as a standalone star in recipes like my flaxseed bread and 100% flax breakfast cookies (don’t forget the chocolate flax cookie variation :)).
Table of Contents
- Why You Need to Make These Flaxseed Tortillas
- Benefits of Easy 1 Ingredient Flax Tortillas
- Only 1 Ingredient
- Grind the Flaxseed Meal into a Fine Flour
- Can I Grind My Own Flax Seeds into a Flour?
- Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1: Grind the Flaxseed Meal
- Step 2: Add Boiling Water
- Step 3: Divide the Dough
- Step 4: Roll the Dough
- Step 5: Cook the Tortillas
- How Should I Serve Easy 1 Ingredient Flax Tortillas?
- Flavor Variations
- FAQ
- Easy 1 Ingredient Flax Tortillas (0 grams net carbs) Recipe
Why You Need to Make These Flaxseed Tortillas
You will love the versatility of these flaxseed tortillas / flaxseed wraps!
They are perfect as grain-free replacements for traditional corn or flour tortillas (hello, tacos & burritos) or as wraps for any filling you can imagine (my current favorite: a mix of greens and avocado in a tangy lemon dressing). Soft, flexible and mild in flavor, they are destined to become a staple in your kitchen.
Benefits of Easy 1 Ingredient Flax Tortillas
Talk about win, win, win! These tortillas are:
* Zero Carb (ZERO grams net carbs per tortilla)
* Vegan (no eggs, no dairy)
* Oil-free, Nut-free & Sugar-free
* Paleo & Keto
* High Fiber (8 grams per tortilla) & High protein (6 grams per tortilla)
* Grain-free & Gluten-free
Only 1 Ingredient
The exact amounts of each ingredient are indicated in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Flaxseed meal is the only ingredient, besides tap water, needed to make the tortillas. Salt can be added (I like to add a small amount), but it is not required.
Grind the Flaxseed Meal into a Fine Flour
Flaxseed meal is exactly what the name states: ground flaxseed (i.e., flax seeds ground into a coarse meal). It can be made from brown flaxseeds or golden flaxseeds.
In order for this recipe to work, however, you will need to further grind the flax meal into a fine, fluffy flour. The tortilla dough will be almost impossibly sticky if it is not first ground extra-fine.
Grinding the meal into a fine flour is easy. Measure the amount of flaxseed meal called for in the recipe (in this case, 1 cup, or 104 grams). Process the entire amount in a high-speed blender or a small food processor until very fine and fluffy (see the photo). The flaxseed meal will be a lighter color after finely grinding.
You can also use a small electric coffee mill / coffee grinder (process in small batches).
Can I Grind My Own Flax Seeds into a Flour?
Yes, absolutely! Measure the same weight of flaxseeds needed (104 grams, about 3/4 cup of whole flax seeds) and finely grind into a fluffy flour. High-speed blenders and electric coffee mills are the best tools for grinding the seeds (food processors are less effective when starting with whole seeds).
Step by Step Instructions
Note that the complete directions are also in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Grind the Flaxseed Meal
First, grind the flaxseed meal into in a fine flour, as mentioned above. Transfer to a medium bowl. If adding salt, whisk it in at this point.
Step 2: Add Boiling Water
Add the boiling water to the bowl and stir to blend with a wooden spoon or spatula, stirring until completely blended. Let the mixture stand for 5 to 10 minutes to cool and thicken into a dough. Pat the dough into an even round of dough while in the bowl.
Step 3: Divide the Dough
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape each into a ball. The dough should be springy and not sticky.
Step 4: Roll the Dough
Place one of the dough balls between two pieces of parchment paper. (Note: I love using wax paper, but it tends to get wet and tear with this dough.)
Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a circle that measures 6 inches (15 cm) across. It need not be perfect on the first try. If the tortilla has holes or uneven patches, pinch off pieces of dough from one place and press them into another, as needed.
I do not recommend rolling these portions of dough much larger than 6 inches. The tortilla will become too thin to remove from the parchment paper and will likely tear. See my notes at the end for making larger tortillas.
Step 5: Cook the Tortillas
I recommend using a seasoned cast iron skillet or other nonstick skillet or nonstick pan for cooking the tortillas.
Place the skillet over medium-high heat and heat until it is hot (spritz with nonstick spray if using a regular skillet). Carefully peel the tortilla off of the parchment paper (take your time; it will come off easily if you take a slow and steady approach). Place, dough side down, into the hot skillet. Peel off the remaining piece of paper.
Cook the tortilla for 60 to 90 seconds (it will puff somewhat). Slide a spatula underneath and lift it slightly to check for browning; once it has some browned spots, flip it over. Cook for about 60 seconds longer until the other side is browned.
Transfer the tortilla to a cooling rack to cool and repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.
How Should I Serve Easy 1 Ingredient Flax Tortillas?
Use the easy 1 ingredient flax tortillas as you would any tortilla or flatbread! They are soft and flexible when chilled or warmed. You can roll, fold or quarter them to enclose any filling (e.g., salads, spreads, tofu, cucumbers, spinach, peppers) you choose.
Happy eating!
Flavor Variations
Vary the flavor of the tortillas with dried herbs, spices and seasonings! For example, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, curry powder, Italian herbs, dried rosemary or herbes de Provence.
FAQ
- Why is My Dough Too Thick or Too Moist? The answer is most likely measurement. Use a digital kitchen scale for consistent recipe results. 1 cup of flaxseed meal can vary tremendously, depending on how it is packed or spooned into the measuring cup. But 104 grams of flaxseed meal is always 104 grams of flaxseed meal.
- Can I Make Easy 1 Ingredient Flax Tortillas Large? Yes! You can divide this quantity of dough in half (to roll 8- or 9-inch tortillas). Use a large skillet and use extra care when turning/flipping the tortillas.
- Can I Make the Dough Ahead of Time? Absolutely! The dough can be made and stored–in an airtight container in the refrigerator–for up to 1 week.
- I Do Not Have a Rolling Pin. What Can I Use Instead? A large (still filled) can or wine bottle can be used in place of a rolling pin. You can also use your fingers and palm to press the dough. Press out the dough into a rough circle (do still place the dough between sheets of wax paper pr parchment paper). So long as the tortilla is relatively thin, in same way shape or form, you are going to have great tortillas.
- Can I Use a Tortila Press to Make the Tortillas? Yes. If you have a tortilla press, use it! It will work perfectly to press these evenly and efficiently. Useparchment paper to prevent sticking.
More Grain-Free & Vegan Tortillas to Love:
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- 2-Ingredient Coconut Flour Tortillas
- 1-Ingredient Red Lentil Tortillas
- 2-Ingredient Chickpea Flour Tortillas
- 3-Ingredient Sweet Potato Tortillas
- 1-Ingredient Black Bean Tortillas
- Grain-Free Spinach Tortillas {2 ingredients}
- 1-Ingredient Split Pea Tortillas
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Easy 1 Ingredient Flax Tortillas (0 grams net carbs)
By: Camilla
So simple, 1-ingredient zero carb flax tortillas are ideal for wrapping, rolling, & pairing with Tex-Mex eats! Soft, flexible, and scrumptious, they are vegan, oil-free, keto, Paleo, & easy to make.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes
Inactive Time: 9 minutes minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 tortillas
Instructions
Process the flaxseed meal in a high-speed blender (or food processor or electric coffee mill) until it resembles a light, fluffy flour. Note: the recipe will not work if this step is skipped (the dough will be sticky and impossible to roll out). Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in (optional) salt.
Add the boiling water to the bowl, stirring until combined. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to thicken and cool slightly. Press dough into an even thickness in bowl (it should not feel very sticky, if at all).
Cut, or otherwise divide, the dough into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece of dough into a ball.
Place one dough ball between two large pieces ofparchment paper.Using a rolling pinor tortilla press, roll or press into a 6-inch (15 cm) circle. Carefully peel off top layer of paper.
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat until hot. (If it is not seasoned cast iron skillet or other kind of nonstick pan, spritz with nonstick spray). Place tortilla, dough side down, into skillet and carefully peel off second piece of paper.
Cook the tortilla for 60 to 90 seconds until it puffs slightly and the bottom is browned in spots (when you lift tortilla with a spatula). Flip the tortilla and cook the other side for about 60 seconds longer until lightly browned.
Transfer tortilla to a metal cooling rack and repeat with remaining pieces of dough.
The tortillas are delicious warm, room temperature, or cold.
Notes
Storage: Store the cooled tortillas in an airtight container at cool room temperature for 2 days, the refrigerator for 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 6 months.
Use fresh flaxseed meal: If the flaxseed meal is not fresh, the tortillas will not taste fresh, ether.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tortilla | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 8g
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