Low Fat Chimichangas

Submitted by ms mcd

"This is a WONDERFUL and LOWFAT recipe adapted from a Southern Living cookbook. It is so quick and simple!! The chimichangas are CRISPY and delicious!!!!"

 

• Ready In: 18mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 5 chimichangas
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
• 1 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (Old El Paso is best)
• tortilla
• Pam cooking spray
• garnishes of choice lettuce, salsa, fat free sour cream

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Mix beans, cheese, and taco seasoning thoroughly.
3. Microwave the tortillas for a short period to soften.
4. Place a large spoonful of mixture in center of tortilla.
5. Fold top down and bottom up, then fold sides over, into the shape of a chimichanga.
6. Place toothpicks into chimichangas to keep tortillas closed.
7. Spray both sides of chimichangas with Pam cooking spray (generic cooking spray works, but does not produce as crisp a result).
8. Place chimichangas on a nonstick cookie sheet or a sheet lined with foil.
9. Place chimichangas in the oven for 8 minutes.
10. Remove toothpicks and turn chimichangas to other side; bake for another 5 minutes.
11. Adjust cooking time as needed to obtain a crispy outside.
12. Garnish as desired.