1 Ingredient Red Lentil Tortillas (Grain Free Recipe)

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1 Ingredient Red Lentil Tortillas (Grain Free Recipe)

Easy 1 ingredient red lentil tortillas that are grain-free, oil-free, vegan, high in protein (6.5 grams) & high in fiber (7 grams) each.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: WFPB Breads & Muffins

Cuisine: American

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Servings: 6-inch tortillas

Author: Camilla

Ingredients

1 cup DRY (uncooked/raw) split or whole red lentils, rinsed and drained
2 cups water
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt more or less to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Combine the rinsed lentils and 2 cups water in a medium bowl or other container; loosely cover. Let stand, at room temperature, for at least 6 hours or up to 12 hours.
Do not drain lentils.
Add the entire contents of bowl (soaked lentils and the remaining water that is in the bowl) and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend on HIGH speed until completely smooth (no tiny bumps) stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides of container. The batter should look somewhat fluffy. Scrape into a bowl or measuring cup.
Heat a nonstick skillet (well-seasoned cast iron skillet is ideal), or a nonstick griddle, to medium heat (no hotter).
Once warm, add 1/4 cup (60 mL) of batter to the center of the pan (the recipe yields 2 cups--500 mL-- of batter). Using a metal spoon, spread the batter into a 6-inch (15 cm) circle.
Cook1 to 1.5 minutes until surface of tortilla appears dry. Slide a spatula underneath and flip. Cook about 1 minute longer to brown other side. Transfer to cooling rack and cool completely.
Repeat with the remaining batter.

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Notes

UPDATE: Thanks to a reader's comment, I tried the recipe with whole red lentils--they work perfectly! No extra time is needed, they split apart naturally as they soak. I have made the change in the ingredients list.

Storage: Store the cooled tortillas in a covered container at room temperature for 1 day, the refrigerator for 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 6 months.

Tip: Dry split red lentils have become widely available in recent years. You can find them in most grocery stores, shelved alongside other dry beans and legumes.

Note: The recipe will not work, at all, with canned lentils or any other kind of cooked lentils.

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