Conversely, a low GI number means that the sugar hits the blood stream more slowly and more steady, keeping blood sugars even. This makes foods with a lower GI number a better choice for diabetics and people on a lower carb diet who still want to occasionally enjoy some healthier carb choices. Cut the seams off of a quart-sized zip-top bag so you have two sheets of plastic. Lay one sheet of plastic on the bottom of a tortilla press. Slightly flatten a ball of dough and place it in the center. Cover with the second sheet of plastic, close the press and gently bring the lever across the top of the press, then press down gently. For any leftover blue corn tortillas, follow these instructions to keep them warm for serving and fresh while storing: And once you know how to make blue corn tortillas, you can use them as the basis for other blue corn tortilla recipes. About Corn

Unfortunately breeding corn for these by-products has increased the sugar content and reduced the nutritional value now found in most widely available corn varieties. So, there is not a lot of nutrition in yellow corn. So what is the alternative? About Blue Corn Do you love Mexican food? Like tortillas, but maybe looking for something a little different? Maybe you even think they are a little bland. Don’t buy those wheat-based tortillas from the supermarket, how about making fresh blue corn tortillas?Place tortillas on zipper bags in small batches. Vacuum as much air as possible before sealing the bag. Look for heirloom varieties of corn at the local farmer’s market or specialty grocery store. When using corn flour or corn meal a nutritious alternative is blue corn flour. To reheat, you can place the tortillas directly on an open flame and cook for 10 seconds before flipping. Continue to flip and cook until the tortilla is warmed through and pliable. Or place a skillet or griddle on high heat. Once hot, add the tortilla, cooking on each side for 30 to 45 seconds per side, repeating until heated through and pliable. You will need two 7-to-8-inch squares of plastic (I use a quart-sized zip-top bag), a tortilla press or other flat, smooth object such as a dinner plate or a small cutting board to evenly flatten the dough into a tortilla shape.

Water - Helps bring the dough together to form the tortillas. It makes the dough easier to work with. If you’re not serving them right away, you’ll need to keep them wrapped in a moist towel, to prevent them from drying out. To reheat them, place them in the microwave between the moist towel, and microwave for about 15 seconds. Tips & Additional Notes The basic ingredients to make tortillas are flour, salt, vegetable oil (optional) and very warm water.

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Tortillas are a type of flatbread that is typically made from specific cornmeal that originated in Mexico but are now popular all over the world. They can be eaten plain or folded and filled with various ingredients, such as shredded pork carnitas or juicy birria, vegetables, cheeses, and fresh salsas. Healthy - Since these are homemade, you know what you are putting in them. They are gluten-free, oil-free and vegan.Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free, blue corn tortillas are an incredibly nutrient-dense food. So today, I’m sharing my go-to recipe for making classic corn tortillas, plus all of my best tips and shortcuts to make the process a bit easier and more foolproof. I’ve also included an option below for how to roll out these guys out without a tortilla press, if you do not have one. But if you plan to make them regularly, a tortilla press is incredibly helpful with corn tortillas and worth the investment.

Roll the dough into a 12-inch log. Slice it in half, then half again, and into thirds so you have 12 pieces roughly the same size. Roll into balls. Cover with a kitchen towel. Aside from its use in traditional Southwestern dishes of tortillas and cereal, blue corn is used commercially in products such as blue corn chips and blue corn pancake mix. [2] [15] Symbolic uses [ edit ]This blue corn tortilla recipe has been a staple in my house for years. Y'all know we are a multicultural household so it's not a surprise that tortillas are being made fresh in house, right? They're surprisingly easy to make even if it's your first time making them and they're really good for you, especially if you're a gluten-free foodie. Blue masa harina is a gluten-free maize flour with a more intense, nuttier flavor than white or yellow varieties. It makes intensely flavored tortillas and tamales with a dusky blue hue. And Mexican? I can’t really think of a cuisine which goes better with beer than Mexican. And from humble roots 20 or 30 years ago in Denver, the Mexican food scene has also matured with many, healthy options available. It is here in Denver I first tasted the delights of fish tacos and also corn tortillas rather than wheat varieties. Corn tortillas actually have taste and they are more filling than their wheat counterparts. But because of the deep taste profile, we recommend the following recipes to pair with tortillas azules: