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Easy-Peasy Paleo Tortillas | Grain- & Gluten-Free | Vegan

The ability to make paleo tortillas opens up a whole new world of fun recipe possibilities! Get the recipe below.

Easy-Peasy Paleo Tortillas | The Family That Heals Together

Tortillas are one of those things that everybody loves… and once you go grain-free, you’re sure to miss them. We eat lettuce-wrapped “tacos,” but it’s really not the same. A lot of recipes for paleo tortillas taste too eggy or have other strong-tasting ingredients. I really wanted to make some legitimate tortillas, ones that taste good on their own and not just as a vehicle for their tastier contents.

These paleo tortillas fit the bill. You can make several batches at once and freeze some for later, or eat them fresh out of the skillet in all the same ways you would a regular tortilla.

A note on almond flour: you’ll notice I don’t usually include almond flour in my grain-free recipes. I used to have terrible reactions to almond flour, so I avoided it for a long time. I personally think it can be really inflammatory for a lot of people. There’s something like 70 almonds in one cup of almond flour!

I don’t recommend eating it every day, but I think it’s fine on occasion if you tolerate it. The smooth texture and neutral flavor are perfect for so many recipes, including these paleo tortillas.

It’s important to be sure you use a blanched (skins removed), finely ground almond flour. Many brands are too coarse and do not create pleasing results. I personally found this brand to be surprisingly good, and this brand comes highly recommended as well.

We love using these paleo tortillas for quesadillas (what kid doesn’t love quesadillas?!), enchiladas, even peanut butter and banana roll ups! The possibilities are endless.

The real test was whether the tortillas tasted good with butter and honey, one of my favorite snacks of all time. What’s that you say? That’s weird? Hm. You should try it, because they totally do taste just right slathered up with butter and honey.

No really. Try it:

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Easy-Peasy Paleo Tortillas

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 tortillas
Author: Jaclyn

Ingredients

  • 1  cup  blanched almond flour not meal
  • 3/4  cup  water
  • 1/2  cup  arrowroot flour
  • 1  tsp. real salt
  •  butter or palm shortening to grease skillet

Instructions

  • Blend all of the ingredients in a blender, making sure to scrape the sides if need be so that the batter is smooth and not clumpy. 
  • Heat skillet on med-low heat.
  • Put a dollop of butter or palm shortening in the skillet to prevent sticking. This is important. Do this before cooking each tortilla.
  • Scoop about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet and smooth it out quickly with a rubber spatula. It will begin cooking and thickening right away, but the batter is pretty forgiving and will let you continue to smooth it out for a bit.
  • Let the batter cook on the first side for 2-3 minutes before flipping, then cook on the second side for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Repeat steps with remaining batter.
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Watch the video below to see how truly easy these tortillas are to make!

 

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The Tasty 10 Minute Oven Cooked Salmon Recipe with Lemon & Thyme

So… salmon. It’s one of the few types of fish I’ll eat, and only because I know how healthy it is. I usually enjoy chicken, beef, or pork over any type of fish, but oven cooked salmon that can be ready in 10 minutes really can’t be beat.

And I really do feel good after a meal of salmon. It’s not too heavy, is packed full of good omega fats, and is a good source of protein. Plus, the rest of my family adores it, so I’ve got a mom win under my belt anytime I make it.

Really, there’s a whole host of reasons to get this lemon thyme salmon recipe on the table stat.

Oven cooked salmon is fast

While I love a good grilled salmon, oven cooked salmon can be on the table in less than 10 minutes. It’s seriously fast and easy when you pop it under the broiler!

Salmon is a superfish superfood

It really is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. Here are just a few health benefits of salmon:

  • It’s seriously high in vitamin B12, along with other B vitamins (aka the energy vitamins!).
  • It’s chock full of vitamin D and selenium.
  • It’s a good source of iodine (good for thyroid health and hormone support!).
  • It’s a great source of protein (one serving is more than half what you need in a day).
  • It’s the good kind of fat- not P.H.A.T but OH-MEG-AH-3s (in other words, good for your brain and heart!).

What is the best type of salmon to eat?

Because our oceans are an ever-increasing source of toxicity (including heavy metals), I don’t feel great about eating a ton of fish, but I do think the health benefits of salmon are worth eating it weekly or at least a few times a month.

If you’re going to buy salmon, make sure that it’s wild-caught, as farmed salmon is likely to be fed nasty GMOs and even artificial junk to brighten the color of their flesh.

Let’s not forget that frankenfish, aka genetically modified salmon, has been trying to break into our food supply over the last couple years, being approved, then banned, then who knows…?

We also have “responsibly farmed” salmon available, but I choose not to buy it, for the same reasons I don’t like to buy “all natural” chicken, beef, or pork. Any kind of farmed animal is not in its natural habitat, and therefore, will not contain the nutrients an animal in the wild would.

How do you cook salmon fillets?

You can grill them over an open fire on wood planks, which I adore, but if you want something fast, I find a quick broiled salmon to be just as delicious, and requires a lot less work.

Check out the recipe below to see how to cook salmon fillets in the oven for a fast and healthful supper.

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Lemon Thyme Salmon

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Jaclyn

Ingredients

  • 1 lb wild-caught salmon
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven on high broiler setting.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, avocado oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and stir.
  • Place salmon skin-side down in a casserole dish.
  • Spread lemon thyme sauce over the top of the salmon, coating the top side evenly.
  • Place on the top rack under the broiler and cook for 5-7 minutes, until  salmon flakes away from the skin.

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