This soft & flexible vegan chickpea flour tortillas are incredibly easy to make & only requires 4 ingredients ! Happens to be gluten-free too.
Looking for a healthier / higher protein version of tortilla ? Well, this might be it.😉 Oh, and you can barely taste the chickpeas, and the texture is actually quite similar to the regular ones !
Similar to my red lentil tortillas, you will only need 4 simple ingredients. ( Well, 2 if you exclude water and salt ! )
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🌾What is chickpea flour
Chickpea flour is also sometimes known as garbanzo beans flour, gram flour or besan flour. It is essentially made from dried chickpeas grounded up into flour. It has a mild nutty and raw taste, but it will usually be gone after cooking / baking.
It is a common ingredient in Indian cuisine, yet has been gaining popularity lately as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour, and rightfully so! They works really well as a substitute in baking, and can also be used as a thickener for soups and stews.
Plus, chickpea flour also contains decent amount of protein, with about 10g per ½ cup serving. Hence, it is a great substitute for those of you who are concern about your protein intake on a plant based diet !
🌮What you will need
📓Notes / Substitutions
- To make this oil-free, use a good non-stick pan and cook them without oil. Also, I do recommend using a flexible silicon spatula to aid the flipping process.
- Tapioca starch can be substituted with other kinds of starches like potato or cornstarch.
- Feel free to add in any other herbs and spices like black pepper, garlic and/or onion powder or cumin powder.
🔪How to make
In a blender, place in chickpea flour, tapioca starch, salt and water. Blend until everything is well mixed. If you do not have a blender, simply combine everything in a large bowl and mix well, making sure there are no clumps of flour left in the batter.
The batter should be quite thin and pourable, between the texture of pancake batter and crepes batter. Add water, a tablespoon at a time if needed to reach desired consistency.
Heat up a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with some neutral oil. Place in ¼ cup of batter and swirl the pan around to spread the batter out.
Cook until the surface is dry and no wet spots can be seen, about 2-3 minutes. Using a flexible spatula, flip it over and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, until slightly browned.
Transfer cooked tortillas on a cooling rack, and repeat the cooking process for the remaining batter.
🍴How to serve
For a breakfast inspired taco, pair them with some soft tofu scramble ( or curry tofu scramble if you are a pan of spices ! ) along with some fresh veggies of choice and avocado.
Or, you can also serve them as mains by stuffing them with tempeh taco meat and canned black beans topped with some freshly made homemade salsa. If you are not a fan of tempeh, simply swap it out with your favorite brand of vegan mince !
❔Commonly asked questions
Chickpea flour are made from dried chickpeas, which are naturally gluten-free.
These chickpea flour tortillas are packed full of nutrients and fiber that normal wheat tortillas lack. Other than that, they also pretty high in protein and will keep you satiated and fuller for longer. They are also gluten-free, vegan and grain-free too.
They can be found in most well-stocked groceries or supermarkets, usually in the baking aisle together with other gluten-free flours. Other then that, they can be also found in Asian or Indian groceries, and might go by the name besan or gram flour.
Lastly, you can get them off most online retailers like Amazon.
Store leftover chickpea flour tortillas in the freezer for up to 3 months. To do so, transfer them to a zip-top bag or sealed container, placing a sheet of parchment paper in between each layer to prevent them from sticking together.
To reheat, place them on a large plate, then cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until they are thoroughly heated. You can also warm them on stove in a heated pan for 1-2 minutes on each side.
I do not recommend storing them in the fridge as they will dry out pretty easily, causing them to be fragile and break easily.
🍽More chickpea flour recipes
- High Protein Chickpea Waffles
- Banana Chickpea Flour Pancakes
- Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes
- Almond Milk Crepes
📖 Recipe
4 Ingredients Chickpea Flour Tortillas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- ¾ cup water ( more if needed )
- ¼ cup tapioca starch *( see notes )
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a blender, place in chickpea flour, tapioca starch, salt and water. Blend until everything is well mixed. If you do not have a blender, simply combine everything in a large bowl and mix well, making sure there are no clumps of flour left in the batter.
- The batter should be quite thin and pourable, between the texture of pancake batter and crepes batter. Add water, a tablespoon at a time if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Heat up a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with some neutral oil. Place in ¼ cup of batter and swirl the pan around to spread the batter out.
- Cook until the surface is dry and no wet spots can be seen, about 2-3 minutes. Using a flexible spatula, flip it over and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, until slightly browned.
- Transfer cooked chickpea flour tortillas on a cooling rack, and repeat the cooking process for the remaining batter.
Notes
To reheat, place them on a large plate, then cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until they are thoroughly heated. You can also warm them on stove in a heated pan for 1-2 minutes on each side.
I do not recommend storing them in the fridge as they will dry out pretty easily, causing them to be fragile and break easily.
Nutrition
Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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