As part of our plan to get healthier as a family we decided to eat less carbs. Rice and pasta aren't particularly bad for you, but it is difficult to ensure you are eating the proper portion size and the temptation is often there with fresh pasta or microwaveable rice to use up the bag so it doesn't go to waste. One good rice substitute I have come up with to go with Mexican dishes are tortilla nachos. One tortilla goes a long way and is fewer calories than a portion of rice.
The Recipe:
Flour Tortillas x however many people you are cooking for
Vegetable Oil
1. Turn the grill on to high and wait for it to heat up.
2. Brush both sides of each wrap with oil.
3. Grill them one at a time, turning the wrap once the top side is browned. You want it to be stiff without being brittle in order to make a good dipping and scooping surface.
4. Cut the wraps into six wedge shaped sections.
Potential Tantrums
Burnt nachos - the wraps can go from pasty to overdone quicker than you might think once they're under the grill, so don't take your eye off them. Plus, for a food item that looks as flat as a pancake they can puff up like pillows under heat and may stick to the grill if you don't catch them. If bubbles begin to form, simply pop them with tongs or a knife.
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