The Whole Wheat Tortilla Tango

For those living in the southwest states, tortillas are a common substitute for a piece of bread. Everything from thin slices of grilled steak, chicken or pork to scrambled eggs with chunks of bell pepper, onions and shredded cheese for breakfast, tortillas and their fillings are a great form of take-out. For the calorie-conscious, one wheat tortilla has (130) calories and (2) grams of fat. Since these tortillas are made from low-cholesterol vegetable oils instead of lard like the flour ones, they are the right choice for the cholesterol wary.

Breakfast Tacos

Wheat Bread

(Serves 1-2)

2-eggs or 2-Tablespoons of an substitute egg product

1/2-cup onion, cut into thin slices

1-small cooked potato, chop one-half and reserve the other

½-cup red or green bell pepper, chopped

1/4-cup shredded cheese, or low-fat cheese

1-tsp. low-fat or fat-free butter

Salt & pepper-to taste

Garnish: 1-teaspoon Picante Sauce

Directions: In a skillet; add a teaspoon of butter and season with the salt and the pepper. Sauté the onion, bell pepper and half of the pre-boiled in one-fourth teaspoon salt and boiling water potato or the half of one that has been pre-baked until the vegetables are slightly wilted. Into a bowl: Crack two eggs and add a half teaspoonful of cold water. Stir with a fork until the yolks, egg whites and water are combined. Pour over the potato and vegetable mixture cooking over medium-low heat. As soon as a crust on the bottom of the eggs are formed. Use a wooden spoon to combine the ingredients together until the eggs have the appearance of being scrambled. In a microwave, heat a wheat tortilla or two for thirty seconds. Spoon the filling into the center adding a teaspoon of Picante Sauce for garnish. Wrap it making sure that the filling is intact. Put on a plate and enjoy.

The Whole Wheat Tortilla Tango

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According to the Tortilla Industry Association (TIA), sales of tortillas have reached record levels and have become the second most popular bread type in America. Sales of tortillas far surpass those of whole wheat bread, bagels, and rolls. The tortilla accounts for over 32 percent of sales of the U.S. bread industry.

Much of this growth is attributed not only to the growing Hispanic population, but to increasing consumption among non-Hispanics as well. Tortillas are also becoming more diverse with new flavors, packaging, and sizes being introduced almost daily. Tomato and jalapeno flavored varieties are two of the highest selling tortillas.

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Another reason for the tremendous growth has been the innovative uses of tortillas. They are not just for tacos and burritos anymore. Some of the alternative ways that tortillas are being eaten are with casseroles and stews, with hot dogs, with the traditional peanut butter and jelly, and even with apples, cinnamon, and sugar for a non-traditional dessert.

Tortilla chips, which are made from corn tortillas that have been cut into wedges and then fried, have also gained tremendously in popularity and are closing in on overtaking the potato chip as Americas favorite snack food. These chips are made from corn, lime, and water and are fried in oil and salted.

Though handmade in many households, most tortillas are made in factories with high-end machinery. These factories are very common and can be found in any city or town. Traditionally made of corn, much of the tortilla consumption in the U.S. (and northern Mexico) is of the flour variety, wheat flour. One reason for the rise in flour tortillas is their ability to keep and ship well.

Tortillas are also increasingly made at home. With the help of a tortilla press, this once very time consuming job is now an enjoyable and productive way to spend an hour or two with friends or family. A tortilla press, which is usually made of metal or wood, is an inexpensive appliance which makes the work of tortilla making fast and enjoyable. And nothing comes close to the taste of a still warm, just-off-the-grill tortilla.

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The above article was written by M. Ruiz. Further information regarding the tortilla press may be obtained from Tortilla Press.

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