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Vegetarian Chimichangas
Vegetarian Chimichangas are crispy crunchy and filled with an array of beans and vegetables to make a perfect vegetarian meal for the whole family to enjoy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 265 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for brushing the tortillas
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 cup sliced button mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ounce can diced green chilies
- 1 ounce can vegetarian refried beans
- 1 ounce can black beans
- 1 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
Instructions
- 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.
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Notes
- If the tortillas are too stiff to fold, place them in the microwave for 30 seconds between 2 damp paper towels to soften.
- If the tortillas are too stiff to fold, place them in the microwave for 30 seconds between 2 damp paper towels to soften.
Nutrition Information
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
608mg
(25%)
Potassium
494mg
(14%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
244IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 608mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 244IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.