Description
Enjoy a lighter version of classic chimichangas made with ground turkey and baked for a healthier option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground turkey or chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese
- Cooking spray
- Salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the ground turkey or chicken in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
- Lay each tortilla flat and place about 1/4 of the mixture in the center of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of the filling. Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly.
- Place the filled chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with salsa on the side.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include diced jalapeños or other veggies in the filling. Perfect with a dollop of Greek yogurt or fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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