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Vegetarian Chimichangas
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400F.
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Heat the oil in a saute pan and saute the onions and garlic 3 minutes, until soft.
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Add the cumin, mushrooms, green chiles, and salt. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes, until the mushrooms are soft.
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Place the mushroom mixture in a large mixing bowl and add the beans, tomatoes, cilantro, brown rice, salsa, and cheese. Stir to combine.
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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.
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Place the chimichangas, folded side down, on a greased baking sheet, and brush or spray them lightly with oil.
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Bake 15 minutes, until the tortillas are golden brown. Serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, extra salsa and cilantro.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Tortillas First 🌯Warm tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds per side before filling to remove excess moisture, ensuring they become crispy when fried rather than soggy.
- Sauté Mushrooms Separately 🍄Cook diced mushrooms in olive oil with garlic until golden brown and any released liquid evaporates before mixing into the filling, preventing a watery interior and concentrating their umami flavor.
- Chill Filled Chimichangas 🧊Refrigerate assembled chimichangas for at least 30 minutes before frying to help the tortillas hold their shape, seal properly, and prevent filling from leaking out during cooking.
- Achieve Perfect Crispness 🔥Maintain oil temperature at 350°F and fry for only 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown; use a thermometer to prevent oil that's too cool (creating greasiness) or too hot (burning the exterior before cooking the inside).
- Layer Avocado Last 🥑Add sliced or mashed avocado to the chimichanga filling just before rolling to prevent browning and oxidation, or serve fresh avocado slices on top after frying for optimal color and texture.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
Low Sugar
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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