No-Fry Black Bean Chimichangas

Name: No-Fry Black Bean Chimichangas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice; 2/3 cup frozen corn; 2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2/3 cup chopped green onions; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed if necessary; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; Guacamole and salsa, optional

Chimichangas usually are deep-fried burritos. My version gets lovin’ from the oven. Black beans and corn make it meatless and a cool way to use up leftover rice. —Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
2/3 cup frozen corn
2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2/3 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed if necessary
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Guacamole and salsa, optional

Directions

Preheat broiler. In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix beans, rice and corn; microwave, covered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring halfway. Stir in cilantro, green onions and salt.
To assemble, spoon 3/4 cup bean mixture across the center of each tortilla. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up. Place on a greased baking sheet, seam side down.
Brush tops with 2 teaspoons oil. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat 45-60 seconds or until golden brown. Turn over; brush tops with remaining oil. Broil 45-60 seconds longer or until golden brown. If desired, serve with guacamole and salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 chimichanga: 337 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 10g fiber), 13g protein.

Originally published as Crispy Broiled Black Bean Chimichangas in Simple & Delicious April/May 2016

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hkpepin

May 10, 2016

I skipped the cilantro and green onions, since I didn't have any, and added garlic powder instead. Incredibly easy to put together and we really liked it. My toddler made a huge mess of it but he still ate it! Served it with fresh salsa. So good! I would definitely make this again.
Cookiesnob

Apr 1, 2016

This turned out great! I was worried about it being bland, but the cilantro and green onions gave it all the flavor it needed. The family liked it a lot!