Flour tortillas
About the ingredient flour tortillas. Including 284 recipes with flour tortillas, nutrition data, and where to find it.
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What are flour tortillas?
The flour tortilla is probably best known in the USA as the tortilla used to make burritos, a dish originating in northern Mexico. Wheat tortillas are also a traditional staple of the peoples of north,northwest and northeast Mexican states,and many southwestern US Native Americantribes.
In Mexico, a flour tortilla or wheat tortilla is a type of thin, unleavened flatbread, made from finely ground wheat flour.
Tortillas vary in size from about 6 to over 30 cm (2.4 to over 12 in), depending on the region of the country and the dish for which it is intended.
In commercial production and even in some larger restaurants, automatic machines make tortillas from dough.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 oz (28g)Where found
Flour tortillas are usually found in the bakery section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Flour tortillas are a member of the Baked Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do flour tortillas weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
| 1 tortilla medium (approx 6" dia) | 30 grams |
| 1 tortilla (approx 7-8" dia) | 46 grams |
| 1 tortilla (approx 10" dia) | 70 grams |
| 1 tortilla (approx 12" dia) | 114 grams |
Related
Baked Products
| In Chinese: | 面粉玉米饼 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | tortillas de farine | |
| en español: | tortillas de harina |
Recipes using flour tortillas
There are 284 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Micro-Quick Quesadilla
If you're in a hurry, try this easy and delicious dish that can satisfy anyone's hunger!
Chile Cheese Tortilla Stacks
A crowd pleasing appetizer to take to any party or serve it with a Mexican Caesar salad for a meatless meal.
Chicken Quesadillas
Quick, easy and delicious. It's hard to go wrong with cheddar, chicken and hot sauce. A great way to have something tasty to eat within no time.
Hot Black Bean Chili with Goat Cheese
Very hearty and flavorful. The goat cheese complements the chili nicely. I took the advice of the previous reviewer and let it simmer for a couple hours after I mixed everything together.
16 Minute Tortilla Pizza
These tortilla mini pizzas are very easy to make, it can be a quick and easy snack or appetizer ready in a flash.
Yummy Broccoli & Mushroom Quesadillas
This was my lunch today, packed with goodness and yumminess. I only made 1 quesadilla for myself, so I quartered the recipe. It was delicious, loved the oozing cheese and the flavorsome veggies. A great combination on both flavor and texture. I broiled the top for a few minutes to make it nice, brown and crispy. Will be making this more often for sure.
Chicken of the Caesar Wraps
Tuna (chicken of the sea) Caesar wraps. A crunchy healthy version of a Caesar salad wrapped up in a flour tortilla.
Huevos Con Chorizo
Eggs with Chorizo sausage, wrapped in a tortilla and topped with bubbly cheese and salsa.
Broccoli & Mushroom Quesadillas
Made this recipe for lunch today, and these quesadillas turned out cheesy and tasty, I used the fresh basil, parsely and dried oregano, I also put some minced garlic before I spread mixture, and at the end of the baking, I turned up the oven to 400 F degree, gave the tortillas a little bit brown on the edges, but watch them carefully, only took 2 to 3 minutes, and result was outstanding, I think this is a very flexible recipe too, you can put whatever vegetables you want, the flavour should be still excellent!
California Quesadillas
Made this California quesadillas for breakfast this morning. It came out surprisingly delicious. As the photos show, they came out cheesy, oozy but not too sweet. The sweetness from the pear and figs balanced greatly with the brie cheese. It's a quick, easy and tasty recipe.
Asian Beef Tacos
The idea of Korean Tacos trucks and the delicious tacos they produce intrigued me. I developed this as my own version of an Asian flavored taco.
Chunky Tuna Salad Roll-Ups
These quick-easy roll-ups taste delicious and are also very nutritious. Use whole grain tortillas for a even heartier result.
BLT Quesadillas
A sophisticated French American twist on Quesadillas - Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato with some creamy goat cheese... num num.
Chicken & Black Bean Quesadillas
We made these quick and easy quesadillas for supper, they were delicious and filling. Used whole wheat tortillas, which made it even healthier. Great texture, a yummy-nutritious combination, definitely a keeper for a quick meal.
Philly Cheese Steak Wraps
The combination of sauteed sweet bell peppers, onions, roasted beef and gooey-melted cheese was super tasty, then wrapped with a whole-grain flour tortilla. A quick and well balanced meal on both flavor and nutrients is ideal for a busy week day.
Easy Ranch Tortilla Roll-Ups
Pretty pinwheel appetizers that are layered with ham & savoury ranch cream cheese. Only 5 ingredients with quick and easy prep.
Rubio's Fish Tacos
Instead of using beef or chicken, try these succulent fish tacos that will have you licking your lips! Great recreation of the incredible Rubio's Fish Taco. Most people get this wrong, but not this one. The CORN tortilla is vital to the flavor. Get them as fresh and thick as possible.
