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Red Lentil Tortillas

4.81 from 26 votes
A delicious, protein-packed red lentil tortilla will be your new favorite. Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, lentil tortillas are a wonderful addition to the vegan or gluten-free diet.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 68
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet (I recommend cast iron)
  • 1 Blender (I successfully used an old blender before upgrading to a Vitmaix)
  • 1 spatula (I recommend a non-stick spatula, especially when using a cast iron skillet)
  • 1 liquid measuring cup
  • 2 measuring spoons (1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Soak the lentils in cold tap water for 4 hours.
  2. Pour the soaked lentils (including the water) into a blender. Add salt and any added seasoning of your choice. Blend on high until the batter becomes uniformly smooth in consistency.
  3. Using a non-stick skillet over medium-low or medium heat, add oil and coat pan bottom. Pour approximately ¼ cup of the lentil tortilla batter into the skillet.
  4. Gently use the back of a metal measuring cup or spoon to even out the batter and form a circular tortilla. Patch any "broken" areas with some extra batter.
  5. Allow to cook for 2 - 3 minutes, or until the surface starts to appear cooked. Using a non-stick spatula, gently nudge the edges of the tortilla to make sure it is not clinging to the skillet.
  6. Once you feel it is separating easily enough from the bottom of the skillet, slide the spatula under the tortilla and flip. If any part breaks, you can try adding a little extra batter as a "patch." Allow to cook for approximately 2 more minutes, or until the tortilla is cooked and behaving like a pancake.
  7. Remove from the skillet and allow to cool on a wire cooling rack. Repeat until all tortilla batter has been cooked.
  8. Serve warm, or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze additional tortillas for longer term storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tortillaCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gSodium: 245mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 0.6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.44mg

Notes

Foam on top of the batter after blending is normal. If the batter appears to separate too much while cooking, you can blend again before pouring into the skillet. Those using a more powerful blender will need to blend for less time than those using a smaller blender on a high setting. 
Keep additional cooking oil on hand to grease your skillet between tortillas, if needed. 
I prefer a cast iron skillet for this recipe, but you can use any non-stick surface. Remember to be gentle with the tortillas before flipping, testing their edges with your spatula first. 
You are welcome to add the seasonings or herbs of your choice! Test various customizations to suit your preferences. 
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