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Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells recipe is a Mexican Dinner meal that takes 20 minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for Dinner, you will like Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells!

Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells

Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells Recipe
Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells

I'm a vegetarian trying to limit my carbs and increase my protein so I experimented a few times with bean flour tortilla shells. This was the biggest success! It's a great texture and flavour and a good source of vegetarian protein. One 12" shell is 217 cals, 20g carbs (of which 10g is fibre), 23g protein and less than 6g fat. For comparison, a 12" wheat tortilla is 275-325 calories with 50g carbs (just 3g fibre), 8g protein and 7g fat.

Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells

What Course Is Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells?

Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells is for Dinner.


How Long Does Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells Recipe Take To Prepare?

Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells takes 10 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells Recipe Take To Cook?

Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells takes 20 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells Recipe Make?

Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells Recipe?

The ingredients for Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells are:

Soy Flour, 1 cup,
Flax Seed Meal (ground flax), 8 tbsp
Egg substitute, liquid, 1 cup (remove)
*Chickpea Flour (Garbanzo Bean Flour), .5 cup
Water,1 cup (8 fl oz)


How Do I Make Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells?

Here is how you make Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells:

Blend dry ingredients, then add water and liquid egg. Mix thoroughly. Allow to stand while you prep and cook part of your fillings. This lets the flax absorb the liquid. The mix should be runny like crepe batter - if not, add more water! Pour 1/4 of the batch (approx 200ml, or 4/5 cup) into a hot 12" non-stick pan (set at around 70-80% heat). Swirl the pan around so that it covers the whole surface of the pan evenly. Let it sit until the surface is just barely dried out (maybe 3-4min?), then flip carefully. The other side should be a pale golden colour. Let cook on the other side 1-2 minutes, them remove and do the next one. The soy flour has a very beany smell when it cooks - remember that the flour is raw and it needs to be cooked! Once it is golden it smells like falafels - mmm!I found that if I had all my other ingredients prepped, I was able to build one tortilla while the next shell cooked. The fillings aren't calculated here, but I used crumbled tofu fried with a 1/2 tsp oil and lots of spices, onions, cottage cheese, a quarter ounce of cheddar, salsa, tons of spices, and napa cabbage. My burrito was 370 cals, 30c/13f/38p and very yummy and filling!Serving Size: Makes 4 12-inch diameter tortilla shells. Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ERICACEAE.


What's The Nutritional Info For Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells?

The nutritional information for Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 217.0
  • Total Fat: 5.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.6 mg
  • Sodium: 128.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.6 g
  • Protein: 23.4 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells?

Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells is Mexican cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Higher Protein, Lower Carb Burrito Tortilla Shells is Vegetarian


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