Recently I
discovered that Fareway on the northside of Sioux City stocks Food for Life Brown Rice
Tortillas. I've been experimenting with the whole grain brown rice tortillas, and here are my three favorite ways to eat these tasty gluten-free tortillas.
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Cheesy Quesadilla
I like keeping the tortillas flat since they tear easily. Since I was craving Mexican food, making a quesadilla
was a no-brainer. I lightly oiled a hot skillet, placed one brown rice
tortilla in the pan and topped it with shredded cheddar cheese. If you
like spicy quesadillas, try adding pepper jack cheese.
Then, I added
another tortilla and let the quesadilla cook on each side for a minute
or two. Unlike wheat flour-based tortillas, rice tortillas get an extra
crispy crust which made this treat very easy to hold and dip. Try
serving with a side of salsa, sour cream or guacamole for a delicious
Mexican appetizer.
Panini-Style Sandwich
Recently, I
stuffed cheese and vegetables between two rice tortillas to create a
panini-style sandwich. This is a great way to get rid of leftovers or
add extra hidden vegetables to a meal. Since I'm a vegetarian, I kept
the sandwich simple by layering mozzarella cheese, spinach and fresh
sliced tomatoes on my panini. After five minutes in the oven, the
sandwich melted and toasted. Other toppings to try include sliced deli
turkey or a mixture of ham and cheese.
Gluten-Free Tortilla Pizza
This
is my personal favorite recipe using rice tortillas. Making gluten-free
pizza from a boxed mix is simple, but costly. Using brown rice
tortillas is much easier and adds a serving of whole grains to my diet.
To make a substantial crust, I use two tortillas separated by a
sprinkling of shredded mozzarella cheese. Then, top the pizza with
tomato sauce, more cheese and favorite pizza toppings. After five
minutes in a 400 degree oven, the cheese was melted and the tortilla
crust was crispy and golden. This tortilla creation reminds me of
crispy, thin crust pizza.
Are you looking to add more whole grains to your diet?
Brown rice tortillas are a great way to start! Let me know how you enjoy preparing tortillas!
Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!
Angela Tague
PS: Want to read more about going gluten-free?
Gluten-Free Diet Traps: Avoiding High-Calorie Foods
Gluten-Free Pasta: Mung Bean Noodles Prepared Three Ways
Starting a Gluten-Free Diet
5 Naturally Gluten-Free Desserts
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