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Sweet Potato Tortillas

Delicious Sweet Potato Tortillas: Soft, Healthy, and Vegan!

Homemade sweet potato tortillas that are soft, healthy, vegan, and gluten-free, perfect for wraps and tacos.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5 tortillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Tortilla Dough
  • 2 small Sweet Potatoes Ensure they are steamed or boiled until tender, then mashed with no liquid.
  • 2 tbsp Vegan Butter Try using a mild-flavored cooking oil as a substitute if needed.
  • 1-2 tbsp Hot Water Use the water from the sweet potato steamer for the best results.
  • ¾ tsp Sea Salt You can use regular salt in equal amounts if sea salt isn’t available.
  • dash Black Pepper Feel free to omit it for a milder flavor.
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder For a different taste, swap it with garlic powder.
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder You can leave it out if you're sensitive to garlic.
  • ¾ cup Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter If unavailable, mix brown or white rice flour with water or plant-based milk (½ cup) as a substitute.
  • 2 tsp Psyllium Husk No direct substitutes are recommended for gluten-free recipes.
  • 2-3 tbsp Arrowroot Flour You can substitute with any starchy flour if needed.
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder Omit for a denser texture if that's your preference.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by steaming or boiling the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes until they are fork-tender and easily mashable.
  2. Once cooked, drain and mash them in a large mixing bowl using a fork until smooth, then stir in the vegan butter, hot water, sea salt, onion powder, and garlic powder until fully combined and creamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the gluten-free sourdough starter and psyllium husk, mixing well.
  4. Then, add the smooth sweet potato mixture to this bowl, stirring thoroughly.
  5. Cover the bowl and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, allowing the psyllium husk to absorb moisture.
  6. After resting, add the arrowroot flour and optional baking powder, mixing until a dough forms that resembles a cookie dough consistency.
  7. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until it’s hot.
  8. Divide the dough into 5 equal balls.
  9. Place each ball between two sheets of parchment paper and roll them out evenly to about 1/8-inch thick using a rolling pin.
  10. Carefully place the rolled tortillas onto the preheated skillet, cooking each side for 30-45 seconds until they are lightly browned and slightly puffed.
  11. Remove from the skillet and keep warm in a clean kitchen towel while you repeat the process with the remaining tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tortillaCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sweet potato tortillas are now ready to be filled or served alongside your favorite dishes.

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