Name: Vegetarian Chimichangas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 20 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 onion; 4 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 cup button mushrooms; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 can diced green chilies; 1 can vegetarian refried beans; 1 can black beans; 1 can diced tomatoes; 0.5 cup cilantro; 2 cups brown rice; 1 cup salsa; 1 cup cheddar cheese; 1 ripe avocado; 8 tortillas

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Vegetarian Chimichangas

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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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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Filling Before Assembly 🏜️
Cook your bean and vegetable filling until most moisture evaporates, then spread on a sheet pan to cool and dry further; this prevents soggy chimichangas and ensures crispy exteriors.
Toast Your Tortillas First 🔥
Lightly warm tortillas over an open flame or in a dry skillet for 10-15 seconds before filling to make them pliable and reduce tearing during rolling and frying.
Cube Mushrooms for Better Texture 🍄
Dice button mushrooms into small cubes instead of slicing, then sauté until golden and slightly caramelized to mimic ground meat's texture and add savory umami depth.
Double-Seal Your Roll Technique 🎁
Fold tortillas envelope-style (sides in first, then roll) and place seam-side down in hot oil to prevent filling from escaping and ensure a completely sealed, crispy exterior.
Chill Filled Chimichangas Before Frying ❄️
Refrigerate assembled chimichangas for at least 30 minutes before frying so the filling sets and the tortilla becomes firm, resulting in less oil absorption and crispier results.