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    Home » Blogging Marathon » Vegetarian Chimichanga with Kidney Beans

    Vegetarian Chimichanga with Kidney Beans

    Published: Aug 4, 2013 · Modified: Jun 18, 2020 by Pavani · Leave a Comment

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    Blogging Marathon# 31: Week 1/ Day 2

    Theme: Mexican Cuisine

    Dish: Vegetarian Low-fat Chimichanga

    For Day 2 of BM# 31 under 'Mexican Cuisine' theme, I made this low(er) fat vegetarian Chimichanga. 'Chimichanga' is essentially deep fried burrito that is stuffed with either meat and/or beans. Since deep frying is not something I do regularly I decided to pan fry them. I already have a recipe for baked chimichangas that I posted way back in the olden days 🙂

    Filling for the chimichangas, like any other Mexican dish, is very versatile and can range from meats to beans to veggies. I have made these with different beans (black or red kidney or pinto) and sometimes even mix some TVP (soy granules). But the best I've found is using Trader Joe's Soyrizo and beans cooked with some onions, red pepper and some cheese -- yummy!!

    Today's chimichangas are super simple with just red kidney beans and cheese. My son loves them too.

    Vegetarian Chimichanga with Kidney Beans

    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 40 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 4 serving

    Ingredients

    • 4 Tortillas (I use taco size whole grain tortillas)
    • 1 16 oz . cans Red Kidney beans of - (2 cups cooked)
    • 1 Onion - small, finely chopped
    • 1 Jalapeno - small, finely chopped (remove the ribs and seeds if you cannot handle spicy food)
    • 1 clove Garlic - , finely minced
    • 1 tsp Cumin Ground
    • 1 tsp Chili powder - (reduce or omit completely if you don't like spicy food)
    • 1 cup Cheese - , grated (I used grated cheddar, but monterey jack or pepper jack will work great too)
    • to taste Salt

    Instructions

    • Make the Filling: Heat 2tsp oil in a saute pan, add onions, garlic, jalapeno and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the onions turn translucent.
    • Next add drained and rinsed beans along with ground cumin, chili powder and salt. Using the back of the spoon, mash the beans a little to make the filling creamy and thick. Cook for 5 minutes and set aside to cool a little.
    • In the meantime, fold the tortillas in damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to make them a little pliable.
    • Place some of the bean filling in the lower half of the tortilla and top it with cheese. Fold the bottom of the tortilla onto the filling, then fold both the sides over and roll to the top. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
    • Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a saute pan or griddle, place the chimichangas in the oil seam side down and cook on medium flame until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip over and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Serve hot with your favorite accompaniments (sour cream for me 🙂

    Notes

    I served mine with a dollop of sour cream, grape tomatoes, corn salsa (store bought) and some chopped cantaloupe for a filling and delicious meal.
    Lets check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked up for BM# 31.
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    1. Rajani S

      August 04, 2013 at 1:32 pm

      I love how the cheese is oozing out!! Slurp!

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    2. Srivalli

      August 04, 2013 at 5:08 pm

      OK I won't risk trying to pronounce..but I had unknowingly fried a burrito..:)..this looks so good with that cheese..

      Reply
    3. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      August 05, 2013 at 2:21 am

      Wow! Would love to eat some...I love spicy Mexican recipes and these look super inviting!

      Reply
    4. Sapana Behl

      August 05, 2013 at 6:57 am

      Chimichanga looks so delicious with all that cheese coming out!

      Reply
    5. Gayathri's Cook Spot

      August 05, 2013 at 7:25 am

      Nice filling meal. The cheesy look makes me drool..

      Reply
    6. Priya Suresh

      August 05, 2013 at 11:59 am

      That melting cheese is just torturing me..Love to finish that nutritious chimichanga..

      Reply
    7. Nivedhanams Sowmya

      August 05, 2013 at 2:22 pm

      oh that cheese oozing out!!! wish I could grab it!!!Sowmya

      Reply
    8. preeti garg

      August 05, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      This look so tempting and unique for me

      Reply
    9. Denny

      August 05, 2013 at 7:05 pm

      Love chimichanga...especially when it is made healthy like this.

      Reply
    10. Preetha Soumyan

      August 07, 2013 at 3:57 pm

      i loves the spices that makes it a bit Indian.. very tempting.. even i am not a lover of deep fried items......

      Reply
    11. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi

      August 07, 2013 at 6:35 pm

      Looks very healthy..Have never tasted it but my husband told me that it tastes heavenly!

      Reply
    12. PJ

      August 10, 2013 at 9:22 am

      That click with the melted cheeze is literally wanting me to grab it off the screen and look 'awefully' tempting 😉

      Reply

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