Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Popular Ingredients 15 Recipes Featuring Tortillas What do taco, burrito, and enchilada dishes have in common? They all start with a blank canvas called a "tortilla." By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2013 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Anna Williams Whether made from corn or flour, tortillas are a delicious addition to any meal. Tortillas are an essential ingredient in classic dishes from creamy, smoky and saucy enchiladas and tacos, and can add crunch to soups. 01 of 15 Slow-Cooker Tortilla Soup With Pork and Squash Anna Williams Add the oven-baked tortilla strips to the soup before serving for a crisp garnish. Get the recipe. 02 of 15 Slow-Cooker Bean and Spinach Enchiladas Marcus Nilsson Stuff the tortillas with black beans, chopped spinach, corn, and grated Cheddar for a filling meatless meal. Get the recipe. 03 of 15 Shrimp and Avocado Salad With Crispy Tortillas Christopher Baker A vinaigrette with both orange juice and lime juice lends a bright citrus note that perks up this salad. Get the recipe. 04 of 15 Shiitake Mushroom and Potato Enchiladas Sang An Umami-rich rehydrated mushrooms give this vegetarian dish a smoky, meaty quality. Get the recipe. 05 of 15 Chicken and Chorizo Tacos With Slaw Paul Sirisalee To give the tortillas an authentic char, set a gas burner to medium low. Using tongs, toast the tortillas one at a time, turning often, until slightly charred and warm. Get the recipe. 06 of 15 Roasted Vegetable and Refried Bean Tostadas Aya Brackett This meatless recipe calls for roasted mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers, but you can substitute any combination of vegetables you like. Not a squash fan? Try swapping eggplant for the zucchini. Love sweet corn? Add it in in place of the bell peppers. To ensure there's gooey cheese in every bite, you'll melt the Cheddar straight onto the tortillas before topping with the veggies. Get the recipe: Roasted Vegetable and Refried Bean Tostadas 07 of 15 Chicken Enchiladas Verde Hans Gissinger Create your own sauce by blending salsa verde, cilantro, and sour cream together and simmering until thickened. Get the recipe. 08 of 15 Chicken and Pepper Fajitas Marcus Nilsson This colorful dish—made with flour tortillas, chicken cutlets, and bell peppers—takes just 20 minutes. Get the recipe. 09 of 15 Creamy Spinach Enchiladas David Prince You can assemble these vegetarian enchiladas up to 12 hours ahead. Get the recipe. 10 of 15 Beef and Bean Enchiladas With Sautéed Zucchini José Picayo Fill corn tortillas with browned ground beef, pinto beans, and grated Cheddar and top with enchilada sauce for a cheesy, family-pleasing dinner. Get the recipe. 11 of 15 Bean, Spinach, and Quinoa Burritos Marcus Nilsson Quick-cooking quinoa provides the protein and the bulk in this filling meatless meal. Get the recipe. 12 of 15 Chicken Tacos With Avocado and Grapefruit Salad Aya Brackett Chopped green chilies add a little heat to these crispy tacos. Get the recipe. 13 of 15 Salmon Tacos With Cabbage Slaw Raymond Hom Serve the cumin-spiced salmon with a quick slaw of thinly sliced red cabbage and chopped avocado. Get the recipe. 14 of 15 Grilled Steak With Cilantro Sauce and Creamed Corn Aya Brackett The piquant sauce—made with chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeño, red wine vinegar, and olive oil—livens up the simply grilled steak. Get the recipe. 15 of 15 Shredded Pork Tacos Jonny Valiant The tender, spiced pork may take a little longer to cook, but it can be made up to 1 day in advance. Get the recipe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit