Low-Fat Chimichangas

A savory and tantalizing dish that is fun for the whole family to make and enjoy!

45 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

65 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

16	ounces	black beans	can, rinsed, drained
8	ounces	tomatoes	can, stewed
2-3	teaspoons	chili powder
1	teaspoon	oregano	dried or italian herbs
22	each	corn tortillas	6 inch
1	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	finely chopped, including tops
1 1/2	cup	jarlsberg cheese	lite, shredded

Directions

Mix beans, tomatoes, chili powder and oregano in saucepan. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Uncover and simmer, stirring and crushing some of the beans against side of pot, 5 minutes longer. Set aside. Warm tortillas per package directions and keep warm under a hot, damp cloth. Place 1 tablespoon of bean mixture on center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with a rounded teaspoon of onion, then a tablespoon of cheese. Fold opposite sides of tortillas on top of mixture twice, forming square packets. Place fold sides down on nonstick pan. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Cook over low heat, covered, 3 to 5 minutes until heated through and bottoms are crispy.

Serve at once or keep warm on a covered warming tray.

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings (22 to 24 pieces).

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 77g

Amount per Serving

Calories 65 5% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	18%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 4.0g	8%

Vitamin A	9%		Vitamin C	9%
Calcium	3%		Iron	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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