Sweetpotato Tortillas
Recipe Created By: Andrea (Andy) Mathis MA RDN LD of Beautiful Eats and ThingsSoft, flavorful, and slightly sweet, these homemade tortillas are made with a simple mix of mashed sweetpotatoes, flour, and salt. The dough is kneaded until smooth, rolled into thin rounds, and cooked on a hot skillet until golden brown and pliable. Perfect for tacos, wraps, or as a wholesome side, these tortillas stay warm and tender when stacked in a kitchen towel—ready to enjoy with your favorite fillings.
Servings: 10
Calories: 182kcal
Equipment
- Tortilla Press
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked sweetpotatoes mashed smooth
- 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweetpotatoes, flour, and salt.
- Knead until the dough is smooth and firm. If sticky, add a little more flour.
- Divide the dough into 8–10 equal balls (about golf ball size).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin, round tortilla.
- Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for about 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned and cooked through.
- Stack tortillas in a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm and pliable until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Tortillas
Amount per Serving
Calories
182
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.5
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04
g
Sodium
466
mg
20
%
Potassium
54
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
38
g
13
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Calcium
8
mg
1
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Net Carbohydrates
37
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 37g