3-Ingredient Homemade Vegan Sweet Potato Tortillas

These 3-Ingredient Homemade Vegan Sweet Potato Tortillas are not only vegan but incredibly easy to make with just three simple ingredients. They are a great way to add nutritionally rich sweet potatoes to your diet.

This recipe was inspired by Easy Spinach Wrap (Tortilla Recipe), Easy Red Lentil Wraps (Tortillas) and Healthy Grilled Chicken Spinach Wrap.

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• Why We Love This Tortilla Recipe
• Sweet Potato Tortillas Ingredients
• How To Make Your Own Tortillas - Step by Step Instructions
• Sweet Potato Wrap Additions
• Variations
• Sweet Potato Wrap Storage
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Why We Love This Tortilla Recipe

• Easy to make
• Requires only a few ingredients
• A great way to make your own homemade tortillas 
• No need to look for ingredients in specialty stores
• Provides a vegan, nutrient-dense and healthy meal for any time of the day. 

Sweet Potato Tortillas Ingredients

To make these baked sweet potato tortillas, you will need the following ingredients:

• Sweet Potatoes: You'll need a bunch of sweet potatoes for this recipe. You can use regular sweet potatoes or add a twist with purple sweet potatoes and have really cool looking purple tortillas.
• Flour: Opt for 1 ½ cups of your preferred flour. Whether it's wheat, whole wheat, or even oat flour, the choice is yours.
• Salt: A little salt goes a long way in enhancing the flavor of these tortillas.

How To Make Your Own Tortillas - Step by Step Instructions

To make your own tortillas, just follow these steps for an amazing final result:

1. Preheat the oven to 200℃/380℉ and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise.
3. Pierce the sweet potato skin with a fork a few times.
4. Place the sweet potatoes with the cut side down on the parchment paper and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes.
5. Once the sweet potatoes are baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 30 minutes.
6. Now scoop the sweet potato flesh and put into a mixing bowl.
7. Add the flour and salt and mix with your hands until you have a firm dough ball.
8. Cut into 8 identical pieces of dough.
9. Roll out each piece of dough into a thin round circle.
10. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
11. Bake each tortilla on the skillet for about 2 - 3 minutes.
12. Flip with a silicone spatula and continue to bake for another 1 - 2 minutes.
13. Allow to cool.

Sweet Potato Wrap Additions

For a quick meal, whether it's a breakfast taco, lunch warm tortilla or a quick snack, why not try some of our favorite sweet potato tortilla additions:

• Variety of Beans: Fill your tortillas with black beans, white beans, or even refried beans for a protein-packed meal.
• Vegetables: Add roasted red peppers, black pepper, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.
• Proteins: These tortillas are perfect for filling with shrimp, tofu, or your favorite protein for a satisfying meal.

Variations

If you're looking for twist to this sweet potato tortilla recipe, try one of our suggestions below:

• Different Flours: Experiment with different types of flour like corn, cassava, or coconut flour for unique textures and flavors.
• Gluten-Free Option: Substitute wheat flour with tapioca flour or arrowroot flour for a gluten-free alternative.

Sweet Potato Wrap Storage

Store any remaining tortillas according to these suggestions: 

• Fridge Life: These tortillas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezing: To freeze, stack the cooked tortillas with parchment paper between each one and place them in a silicone bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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