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Chimichangas, Vegan Option
Prep Time
4
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Total Time
14
minutes
Servings
6
medium chimichangas
Author
Sonja
Ingredients
1 1/2
cups
of
refried beans
or one 16 oz. can of refried beans
3/4
cup
salsa
1/2
cup
choice meat if desired
optional
1/2
cup
cheese if desired
optional
6
medium whole wheat tortillas
corn tortillas work in quesadilla form as a gluten-free option
grapeseed oil
coconut oil, and olive oil would also work
Instructions
If you are using a cast iron skillet, place 2 T grapeseed oil in the skillet, and heat the oil on medium heat.
In a medium bowl mix
refried beans
, and
salsa
. If you are adding meat and cheese, mix them in at this time.
Heat bean mixture in a microwave for about 1 minute (or on the stove in a separate pan) until thoroughly warmed.
Place 1/3 cup of the bean mixture in the middle of a tortilla, fold as shown above, and repeat the process.
Place chimichanga on iron skillet, and cook about 45 seconds on each side, watching carefully not to burn.
Add more oil to the skillet as needed, and cook remaining chimichangas.
Enjoy!