I love tortillas. They’re a staple in my family’s pantry because they’re inexpensive, portable and a great way to use up leftovers.  I mean have you ever had a warm tortilla filled with leftover heated mashed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms and a sprinkling of blue cheese? Its heaven deliciously wrapped up. A few months back I was reading an article on making your own tortillas. It intrigued me. I also discovered that tortillas are healthier than I thought.  Here are some interesting statistics from the Tortilla Industry Association: Flour Tortillas:

• Are a low-fat food.
• Contain iron & other B vitamins.
• A flour tortilla averages 115 calories and 2-3 grams of fat per serving.

Corn Tortillas:

• Are a low-fat, low-sodium food.
• Contain calcium, potassium and fiber. I recommend organic corn masa whenever possible.
• A corn tortilla averages 60 calories with 1 gram of fat per serving.
• Corn is gluten-free. This makes for a great alternative to bread for those with gluten allergies.

After seeing how easy they are to make and that they wouldn’t kill my daily calorie count I figured I needed to own one.  I waved my magical purchasing wand and Wa-lah! We are now carrying a quality tortilla press at Greenfeet.com.
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