Yummy Vegetarian Chimichangas
I- Ingredients for 8 Chimichangas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil, plus more for brushing the tortillas
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup sliced button mushrooms
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 7-ounce can diced green chilies
- 1 15-ounce can vegetarian refried beans
- 1 15-ounce can black beans
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cups cooked Brown Rice
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 8 burrito-size tortillas
II- Directions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Heat the oil in a saute pan and saute the onions and garlic 3 minutes, until soft.
- Add the cumin, mushrooms, green chiles, and salt.
- Cook an additional 3-4 minutes, until the mushrooms are soft.
- Place the mushroom mixture in a large mixing bowl and add the beans, tomatoes, cilantro, brown rice, salsa, and cheese. Stir to combine.
- Place 3/4 to 1 cup of the filling in the center of a tortilla, fold the sides in, then fold the bottom up to cover the filling, and fold the top down.
- Place the chimichangas, folded side down, on a greased baking sheet, and brush or spray them lightly with oil.
- Bake 15 minutes, until the tortillas are golden brown.
- Serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, extra salsa and cilantro.
III- Nutrition facts per 1 Chimichanga
- 460 Calories;
- Fat: 16g;
- Saturated fat: 5g;
- Cholesterol: 15mg;
- Carbs: 66g;
- Fiber: 11g;
- Sugar: 5g;
- Protein: 16g.
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