15 Recipes Featuring Tortillas

By Real Simple Editors Updated September 19, 2013

Credit: 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.

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Slow-Cooker Tortilla Soup With Pork and Squash

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Add the oven-baked tortilla strips to the soup before serving for a crisp garnish.

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Slow-Cooker Bean and Spinach Enchiladas

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Stuff the tortillas with black beans, chopped spinach, corn, and grated Cheddar for a filling meatless meal.

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Shrimp and Avocado Salad With Crispy Tortillas

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A vinaigrette with both orange juice and lime juice lends a bright citrus note that perks up this salad.

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Shiitake Mushroom and Potato Enchiladas

Credit: Sang An

Umami-rich rehydrated mushrooms give this vegetarian dish a smoky, meaty quality.

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Chicken and Chorizo Tacos With Slaw

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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.

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Roasted Vegetable and Refried Bean Tostadas

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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.

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