Do you have someone, no names revealed 🙂 , in your family that is just so darn picky to feed? I have two! The hubby and the oldest child. Both greatly dislike whole wheat tortillas. I have tried many ways to "make" them hoping they will choose them over white flour tortillas, but no luck.
I recently made a shopping trip to Trader Joe's and bought these brown rice tortillas for a change for myself for lunch as well as having high hopes my boys would like them.
I had mine as a wrap for lunch, cold, straight from the fridge. I enjoyed it, but not being soft to wrap around like whole wheat tortillas, I didn't think my boys would eat them. SO I decided to warm them up in a saute pan sprayed with olive oil cooking spray. Immediately the texture changes, they became phenomenal! I mean seriously fantastic! The heating causes them to becomes more pliable, perfect for making quesidillas or even enchiladas.
I added a little salt, flipped them over a minute or two on each side, added some shredded mozzarella and..........
The oldest picky child said these were the best homemade chips he has ever had!
Do you realize that I RARELY hear such words from my oldest?! He couldn't believe they were made from brown rice!
Here's the ingredients listed on the package in order:
- Brown rice flour; filtered water; tapioca flour; safflower oil; rice bran; xanthan; sea salt
Nutrition Info
Serving size:1 tortilla* Calories: 130* Fat: 2.5g* Fiber: 2g* Carbs: 24g* Protein: 2g* Points+: 3* Old Points: 2*
Sugar- Free Mom’s Review Rating
- Taste: A+
- Prep time/Cook time: A
- Family Friendly:A+
- Weight Loss Friendly: A+
This is the first product that has received all A's from me, so that is certainly saying a lot right there! I will definitely be using these frequently in my home!
I'd love to hear if you've tried them!
Do you have a favorite product you can recommend that is weight loss friendly and kid friendly too?
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Patricia A Elgee
Last I checked, those Brown Rice Tortilla were no longer available.
They were my go to for GF pizza, wraps, Anything.
Are they back in stock?
If not, can I order them by the case?
Aime DeGrenier
We have used the tortillas for maybe 10 years?? certainly as long as TJ's has been selling them. We use them in ALL the ways mentioned and have mastered the microwave for them too! 20seconds max at 'standard' heat. Try on your micro for your preference. Start with 10 seconds, and add 10 seconds. Occasionally I press the 30 second button by mistake, not perfect, just a tad overdone, but still good.
now, my TJs have stopped selling them! What to do??!!
Brandon M
These are impossible to wrap like a normal tortilla. They will break in half. No matter what I try, they just don’t work. They also are very tough and flimsy. If you’re wanting to substitute these for taco shells, I advise you to stay away from these.
Kimberly
I just bought these tortillas today 9/21 and I just saw the expiration date was 9/23 - can I freeze these tortillas? I doubt I’ll be able to eat them all in two days...
Brenda
yes you can freeze them
Rose
Bought TJ Brown Rice Tortillas today for the first time. Warmed them in a hot skillet and as it was heating I added pinto beans, corn, TJ Salsa Verde, sliced avocado, spinach, romaine, provolone cheese. I folded it in half and put in on a microwave plate and microwaved for 30 seconds. It's the best thing I've eaten in years. So good! Everything whole and organic and gluten free.
Tonya Lape
Are they completely corn free? My grandauhter cannot have wheat, gluten,corn, potatoe, sugar
Brenda
I am not sure.
Gregory schrier
quite possibly the WORSE tortillas know to man.........
Marie
RIP The recipe changed for the Gf tortilla , adding xantham gum and tapioca powder. I really don't enjoy the gummy tas. The old product was harder and brittle but it was better tasting. (I get a stomache with xantham) At least it doesn't have modified corn starch, malodextrin or baking powder as corn products cause analphylaxis. Pls bring back old recipe. Also , the TBs brand Gf bread added cornstarch. 🙂 🙂
RashadC.
I actually bought these some time ago. My fist attempt at a quesadilla was horrible. After reading this post, and trying your suggestions, the quesadilla turned out great.
Laura
Put these in the frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Flip so they are browned and crisp. Then I add trader joes pesto sauce spread on tortilla then some trader joes shredded mozz.let cheese melt. The best pesto thin crust pizza!
Kristine
Hi, I completely agree, you need to heat these up! I use them to make fried tortilla chips to use with guacamole and salsa. My husband thinks they are better than regular chips!
I cut the tortillas into chip size, put 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy duty pan, heat to medium high. Fry in batches, drain on paper towels and sprinkle with Kosher salt immediately. I also sometimes use other spices too.
I also keep mine in the fridge to avoid mold forming. I agree that these are not good cold or to use as an actual burrito wrapper. But boy, do they make delicious chips!
Treenie
Interesting. My Trader Joe's does not carry these. I was just there last week and asked if they carried brown rice tortillas and they said no. I can get a different brand at Whole Foods, which is right across the street from TJ's. I was disappointed that "my" TJ's doesn't carry them. 🙁
Jennifer M
I absolutely love these tortillas! They make an awesome thin and crispy pizza crust. Just pop one on a pizza pan and top it with sauce and whatever toppings you want (I use fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, spinach, basil, and diced chicken). Then put it in a preheated oven at 355° for about 15 minutes. This is hands-down the best pizza I have ever made at home. The crust turns out so crispy that you can slice it just like regular pizza.
Janice
How are they microwaved?
amy goog
These are only slightly better than wrapping food up in hard plastic. Maybe they are good warmed up but I was hoping to use them for turning leftover turkey into sandwiches for work and they are too gross for that. Blech.
maryam
I bought these tortillas last week for the 1st time and I like them a lot. I toast them in oven toaster and they become crunchy like chips which I don't mind.
However, tonight I noticed when I soaked the tortillas-turned chips in liquid (i.e., olive oil and balsamic vinegar), they didn't disintegrate as it would happen with any other breads or crackers. Now, I wonder if that's a good thing or bad as far as digestion concerned. Any thoughts?
Brenda
Soaked the chips? Not sure as far as digestion, not sure I would be soaking them either.
Sarah
So glad I found your website! I love almost any brown rice products and as we are heading to Trader Joe's today (an hour away), I am going to pick these up. My sister is on a strict low/sugar free diet for medical reasons. Definitely book-marking your blog!
Francesca
Hi!
I bought these last week and decided to google "how to warm the up." Your site came up first and I'm so glad it did!!!! I put them in the pan with olive oil spray just like you said. Added grilled chicken, peppers, cheese, basmati rice, salsa and voila! They were fantastic!!!!!
Thanks for the tip!!!
Francesca
xo xo
Brenda
thanks for sharing, glad to know!
ericka
I'm surprised by the glowing reviews. I bought these with high hopes because they are beautiful and really look like a tortilla. the texture is so off as to make them practically inedible to me. They are hard whether cold or heated, hard and crispy not like a chip but like uncooked dried pasta! I use rice paper wrappers to make fresh spring rolls and the texture before dunking in water to soften is exactly the texture of these tortillas. I will definitely go hack to making my own. Was just hoping for convenience. Oh well.
Vita @ Juicer Depot
I wish these were good for wraps. If they are pliable when heated it could turn into an excellent warm wrap instead of a cold one when we are eating it at home. Does anyone know any other gluten free brand for cold wraps?
Kristina Baldwin
I have been eating these for a year and enjoy them a lot. I have always cooked them on an open flame like regular tortillias and that improves the texture, but am excited to try out the olive oil. That sounds great! They are wonderful for those of us who can't/ dont eat gluten! Thanks!
Petra
I wish I was still in the US so I could try these!
Sara R
The problem I had with these is that if I didn't freeze them they would mold within a day or two of opening the package. The freezing makes them more brittle but they don't mold. I do like the taste and texture, however. 🙂
Brenda
I kept mine in the fridge, but we went through them within 3days so I didn't have a problem with them molding.
Jane
Hi Brenda!
The nearest Trader Joe's is almost an hour away. 🙁
Next time I go there, I'll definitely check out these tortillas. Thanks for the review!