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24 Different Ways To Use Soft Tortillas

The taco may reign supreme, but there's also tostadas, enchiladas, burritos and fajitas (to name a few).
Want the great taste of lasagna but don't have an hour to make it? We use soft tortillas instead of pasta sheets in this quick-bake version.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Wrap it, toast it, stuff it or fry it? Here's the difference between a few of the dishes that use soft tortillas.

What is a taco?

Hard or soft tortillas wrapped or folded around meats, seafoods, vegetables and cheese, with an assortment of garnishes, ranging from guacamole to cilantro, onions and more.

What is a tostada?

Spanish for "toasted," this dish is typically served with a crisply toasted base.

What is a fajita?

A term used within Tex-Mex cuisine; tortillas are often served on a hot platter with grilled meats, fresh vegetables and sauces.

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What is a quesadilla?

Tortillas filled with a variety of ingredients, from meats to vegetables and cheeses, that are folded in half and grilled to crisp up the outside and warmed through.

What is an enchilada?

A tortilla rolled and stuffed with a variety of ingredients, then covered in sauce (usually tomato-chilli).

What is a burrito?

Tortillas, stuffed with a variety of ingredients (from refried beans and meat, to add-ons like rice, vegetables and sour cream), that are wrapped or folded into a cylinder and lightly grilled.

Wraps

Cauliflower chickpea wrap
Chicken, mushroom and goat cheese wraps
Baked tofu banh-mi wraps

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overhead shot of a whole wheat wrap open-face with white sauce, spinach, red pepper slices, and roasted cauliflower and chickpeasPhoto, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

Lasagna

Instead of noodles, layer tortillas in this turkey tortilla lasagna.

Want the great taste of lasagna but don't have an hour to make it? We use soft tortillas instead of pasta sheets in this quick-bake version.Photo, Ryan Szulcs.

Nachos

Used homemade baked tortilla chips in this nacho recipe.

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24 Different Ways To Use Soft TortillasPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas
Easy beef enchiladas

24 Different Ways To Use Soft Tortillas(Photography: Christie Vuong. Produced by Stephanie Han Kim. Food styling: Ashley Denton. Prop styling: Cailen Speers.)

Crackers

Bake up soft tortillas to make these easy pumpkin-seed crackers.

24 Different Ways To Use Soft TortillasPhoto, Angus Fergusson.

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