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Today’s cauliflower tortillas are inspired by an old favorite. It’s confession time. Back in my high school days, Taco Bell quesadillas were my go-to fast food. The spicy jalapeno sauce was my favorite part.
Nevermind all the processed ingredients those quesadillas were filled with – I wasn’t even thinking about that stuff back then. Sure, I still tried to get my veggies in, but looking at food processing wasn’t even in my radar.
A lot has changed since then and I haven’t eaten fast food in years, but for some reason that creamy jalapeno sauce got stuck in my head recently. It occurred to me that I could probably recreate it without using any processed ingredients.
Enter my health-ified low carb quesadillas. All the gooey, cheesy goodness, a tantalizing jalapeno kick, and none of the carbs or gluten! And, the tortillas are made with cauliflower. (But if you prefer a ground flour, try these almond flour tortillas instead!)
How To Make Cauliflower Tortillas That Won’t Break
I make low carb tortillas with coconut flour and cauliflower nachos all the time, but since I’m always looking for a challenge, I wanted to try my hand at the best cauliflower tortillas recipe. More specifically, I really wanted to make a version that wouldn’t fall apart!
Cauliflower tortillas have actually been one of my favorite low carb and grain-free wrap alternatives for years now. But, up until recently, they were not very sturdy.
Without the gluten found in traditional ones, most cauliflower tortilla shells tend to rip or fall apart rather easily. I was determined to change that. And it worked!
With the simple addition of xanthan gum, I’m pleased to report that these tortillas are beautifully pliable! You can fold them, roll them, and do pretty much anything that you would with regular tortillas.
I usually avoid gums and thickeners, but for these tortillas the xanthan gum really was necessary. It’s worth the tiny amount required, I promise.
The Trick To Making Cauliflower Wraps
If you haven’t tried cauliflower tortillas yet, now you have no excuse not to. You can do it with just four ingredients (plus salt) using this recipe.
They are deceptively easy to make and taste delicious! Of course, they also happen to be packed with fiber, low in carbs, and made primarily with good-for-you cauliflower.
What’s not to like?
The main trick when making cauliflower wraps is to get aaaall the moisture out after steaming the riced cauliflower. Place the steamed cauliflower rice in a cheese cloth, and squeeze, squeeze, squeeze! Seriously, when you think you’ve gotten it all out, squeeze it like ten more times because you haven’t.
It takes patience, which isn’t my strong suit, but for these yummy cauliflower tortillas, it’s totally worth it. The result should be a much smaller, dense blob of cauliflower mush that sticks together. It may not sound appealing, but it will be when the tortillas are done!
Just in case, there is one technique to save these low carb cauliflower wraps if you find that they are fragile after you take them out of the oven. Mainly this happens if you didn’t get enough moisture out. (I warned you, right?)
If you run into this situation, they are still salvageable! Simply fry them open-faced for a bit before folding them over when making quesadillas. This will help make them more sturdy.
Low Carb Quesadillas Using Cauliflower Wraps
Since these cauliflower tortillas started with a craving for Taco Bell quesadillas, you can probably guess the first thing I ended up making with them. Low carb quesadillas, of course!
The great thing about them, aside from how good they taste, is that you can make everything in advance. Then, just quickly assemble when you’re ready to eat.
The creamy jalapeno sauce tastes even better if you chill it to allow the flavors to develop. Sometimes I like to make a big batch and store it in the fridge for sandwiches, wraps, and more.
The cauliflower wraps can be prepared ahead of time, too. I store them in a plastic container with paper towels between them to absorb extra moisture.
When you’re ready to serve the low carb quesadillas, just spread the sauce on the cauliflower tortillas, top with shredded cheese, fold in half, and fry them up until the cheese melts. You can even microwave if you’re particularly impatient, but pan frying yields better results.
I think I found my new lunch obsession.
I made these low carb quesadillas without chicken so that I could serve them for my vegetarian cousin, but you could easily add in some pre-cooked grilled chicken for extra protein.
These cauliflower tortillas would be delicious for any other recipe needing a wrap. How about using them for bang bang shrimp tacos from Wicked Spatula? You can easily make those low carb by using these tortillas, sugar-free honey in the sauce, and possibly skip the tapioca.
If you’re sticking with the quesadillas, there are plenty of other versatility options, too. Why not throw in some grilled veggies for good measure? What are your favorite low carb quesadilla fillings?
Tools To Make Low Carb Cauliflower Tortillas
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- Baking Sheets – You will need two baking sheets to roast your cauliflower for this recipe. This is the one that I prefer to use.
- Parchment Paper – Don’t forget to line your baking sheets with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
- Food Processor – This food processor is great for pulsing the cauliflower for this low carb recipe.
How To Make Cauliflower Tortillas - Recipe with 4 Ingredients
How To Make Cauliflower Tortillas - Recipe with 4 Ingredients
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Cauliflower Tortillas / Wraps
Low Carb Quesadilla Filling (Optional)
Instructions
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Cauliflower Tortillas / Wraps
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until they are the consistency of rice. (Use the grate attachment if you have one.)
- Transfer to a large bowl and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes (or steam using your favorite method), until cooked. Cool until the cauliflower is cool enough to handle. Transfer to a cheese cloth or towel and squeeze tightly to get rid of as much extra liquid as possible. It should be dense and clumpy.
- Switch the food processor to the S blade and place the cauliflower back in. Add the eggs, mozzarella and salt. Process until smooth.
- Sprinkle the xanthan gum on top (do not dump it in one clump). Process until smooth.
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Drop the cauliflower mixture into six areas on the lined baking sheets. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread into thin circles. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are dry and the bottom is golden. (If both baking sheets don't fit in the oven side by side, do one at a time.) Carefully flip over, then bake for 4-6 more minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before moving.
Low Carb Quesadillas
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To make the sauce, whisk together mayo, minced jalapenos, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne in a small bowl or container. Cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to develop (you can do this overnight if you have time).
- Spread a tablespoon of the sauce over each cauliflower tortilla. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top. Fold in half.
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Heat an oiled pan over medium heat. Place two folded quesadillas in the pan. Fry for a couple of minutes, until browned, then flip and repeat on the other side. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 tortilla
Nutrition info does not include the sauce and cheese, only the cauliflower tortillas. The low carb quesadillas are just one example of a way to use them.
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114 Comments
Heidi Strain
1If you want to really get moisture out of the cauliflower my trick is to place it in the fridge unwrapped for a couple of days. The fridge is excellent for taking moisture of of foods. I do this with shredded zucchini all the time. Can’t wait to try. Thanks.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Heidi, That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing.
Maureen Holguin
0This recipe is my favorite for cauliflower tortillas. Easy and very good!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Kayla, The mozzarella is necessary to hold the tortillas together. Another type of shredded cheese would work, but I’m not familiar enough with Slimming World to know if that’s helpful for what you are trying to achieve.
Lisa Foreman
0I replaced Xantham gum with equal part cornstarch. Turned out fine.
Chris
0There are more than 4 ingredients. False!!!
Wholesome Yum D
1Hi Chris, Salt is not usually counted by convention since everyone always has it, so this recipe is considered 4 ingredients.
Sue
0Hello- mine stuck to the parchment paper. Should I spray with oil first before baking? Or should I have cooked them longer before flipping? The bottoms was browned but the tops were still I soft and looked uncooked. Thx!!
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Sue, You could spray the parchment paper if you are experiencing sticking.
New to Keto
0Can you make these without the xantham gum? Is there something that should replace that?
Wholesome Yum D
0The xantham gum is a necessary part of this recipe.
Meli
0Could it be replaced a xantham gum with arrowroot flour?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Meli, Yes, I think that should work but you will most likely need more arrowroot powder than the recipe calls for.
Janice Hansen
0How many cups of riced cauliflower equal the 1 1/2 pound head of cauliflower? Thank you!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Janice, 1 1/2 lbs should get you close to 5 cups of cauliflower.
Sharon taylor
0Delicious!
Veronica Cox
0Can you freeze the cauliflower tortillas? These are amazing. Thank you so much.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Veronica, You can freeze these tortillas. I would separate each one with a piece of parchment of freezer paper in between. When you are ready to use them, allow them to thaw for several hours at room temperature, and then re-heat right before use.
Anita Eyre
0Hi can you freeze them once you have cooked them. Also if yes for how long and how do I cook from defrost or frozen ?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Anita, You can freeze these tortillas. I would separate each one with a piece of parchment of freezer paper in between. When you are ready to use them, allow them to thaw for several hours at room temperature, and then re-heat right before use.