Baked Chimichanga Salad Recipe

Rating 4

I frequently prepare a large pork roast so I can have leftovers for these chicmichangas. My family prefers this salad version to the deep-fried variety.

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Baked Chimichanga Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 5 min.
  • Yield: 10 Servings
30 5 35

Ingredients

  • SALSA:
  • 3 to 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • GUACAMOLE:
  • 2 ripe California Avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 6 to 8 drops hot pepper sauce
  • FILLING:
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 5 cups shredded or chopped cooked pork
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 20 flour tortillas (6 inches)
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Sliced ripe olives
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Colby, Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine all salsa ingredients; cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
  • In another large bowl, mash the avocados. Add remaining guacamole ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap touching surface of guacamole; chill.
  • For filling, in a large skillet, saute vegetables and seasonings in 2 tablespoons oil until vegetables are tender. Add pork and water; reduce heat to low and cook until water is absorbed and mixture is heated through.
  • Heat tortillas according to package directions. Place about 1/4 cup filling in center of each tortilla. Fold ends and sides over filling and roll up. Place, seam side down, on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush each chimichanga with remaining oil.
  • Bake at 450° for 5 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned. To serve, arrange lettuce on 10 individual plates. Top each with two hot chimichangas. Sprinkle with olives and cheese. Serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Yield: 10 servings.

    Editor's Note: Chimichangas may be assembled in advance and frozen before brushing with oil. To heat, thaw slightly, brush with oil and bake on a lightly oiled baking sheet at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 601 calories, 35 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 100 mg cholesterol, 1,031 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 34 g protein.

Originally published as Baked Chimichanga Salad in Country Pork , p12

Tip

Seeding Tomatoes

Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh juicy tomatoes in all types of recipes. It's usually not necessary to remove the seeds from tomatoes before using. But for some recipes, seeding the tomatoes can improve the dish's appearance or eliminate excess moisture. For example, it's not important to seed tomatoes when preparing a tossed salad. But it's nice to remove the seeds when making creamy tomato soup to ensure a smooth texture. And using seeded tomatoes when assembling a casserole can prevent it from becoming watery. To remove the seeds from a tomato, cut it in half horizontally and remove the stem. Holding a tomato half over a bowl or sink, scrape out seeds with a small spoon or squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Then slice or dice as directed in the recipe.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2011 by galinthewoods

My family really enjoyed this. I was a bit taken aback by the name when I first saw this recipe, but fortunately it does not match the picture that was originally in my head. It's just a really good baked chimichanga, cooled slightly, then placed on a cool green salad. It was so refreshing to try these chimichangas baked. The fried ones can be tasty, but they often leave me with a little guilt and regret after I eat them so it's great to have the part you like and skip the part you don't!

 
 

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