Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Tortillas – Vegan Wraps

Craving warm, pliable tortillas but need them gluten-free and vegan? Look no further! These Sweet Potato Tortillas are not only naturally vibrant and subtly sweet, but they also offer a fantastic, flexible base for all your favorite fillings. Get ready to transform your wraps and tacos with this simple, delicious recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 large (about 1.5 cups mashed) sweet potato, peeled, cooked, and mashed
• 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (ensure it contains xanthan gum or add ¼ tsp separately)
• ¼ cup tapioca flour (or cornstarch)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for cooking)
• ¼ to ½ cup warm water (as needed)

Instructions

1. Cook the sweet potato: Peel and chop the sweet potato into 1-inch cubes. Steam, boil, or roast until very tender. Drain well and mash thoroughly until completely smooth, ensuring no lumps remain. Let it cool slightly.
2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, tapioca flour, and salt.
3. Form the dough: Add the mashed sweet potato and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. Gradually add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, kneading until the dough comes together and is soft, pliable, and slightly sticky but not wet. You may not need all the water.
4. Rest the dough: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 15-20 minutes. This helps the flours hydrate.
5. Divide and shape: Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Lightly flour your work surface and a rolling pin.
6. Roll out tortillas: Take one dough ball and flatten it slightly. Roll it out into a thin 6-7 inch circle, rotating the dough and lightly flouring as needed to prevent sticking. Aim for an even thickness.
7. Cook the tortillas: Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron griddle over medium-high heat. Once hot, place a tortilla in the dry pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown spots appear and the tortilla starts to puff up slightly.
8. Keep warm: As each tortilla cooks, transfer it to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm and pliable.
9. Serve: Enjoy your freshly made gluten-free sweet potato tortillas warm with your favorite fillings!