step-by-step


FLOUR TORTILLAS They may seem small, but these little tortillas


are about the same size as those sold at taco stands all over Mexico.


PREP TIME 5 MIN. + WAIT TIME 15 MIN. –COOK TIME 8 MIN. READY IN 28 MIN.–SERVINGS 4


2 cups flour ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp baking powder


²∕³cup hot water ¼ cup canola oil


STEP 1 Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, water and oil in the bowl of a standing mixer. Mix on slow speed until it forms a cohesive and smooth dough. Cover dough with plastic wrap and let rest 15 min. STEP 2 Divide the dough into 16 balls and roll each into a 4-inch circle. Heat a large ungreased heavy skillet over low heat and cook the tortillas, 2-3 at a time, for 2 min., or until done, turning halfway.


Per serving: 348 calories, 14g fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 1g sugar, 6g protein


here’s how


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SPINACH TORTILLAS A bright green variation of the basic recipe.


PREP TIME 10 MIN. + WAIT TIME 15 MIN. COOK TIME 8 MIN.–READY IN 33 MIN.–SERVINGS 4


½ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed


1∕³cup hot water 2 cups flour


½ tsp salt ¼ tsp baking powder ¼ cup canola oil


STEP 1 Using an immersion blender, purée the thawed spinach with the hot water. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, spinach purée and oil in the bowl of a standing mixer. Mix on slow speed until it forms a cohesive and smooth dough. STEP 2 Cover dough with plastic wrap and let rest 15 min. Divide the dough into 16 balls and roll each into a 4-inch circle. STEP 3 Heat a large ungreased heavy skillet over medium-low heat and cook the tortillas, 2-3 at a time, for 2 min., or until done, turning halfway.


Per serving: 354 calories, 14g fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 1g sugar, 7g protein


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Blend in


An immersion blender, also called a hand blender or stick blender, is a worthwhile kitchen investment. Use it to purée soups, make smoothies or finely chop veggies.


tortillas in a 200°F oven for 10 min.


temperature. Heat foil-wrapped


You can make the tortillas up to one day in advance. Wrap in foil and store at room


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