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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

  1. If you are using a cast iron skillet, place 2 T grapeseed oil in the skillet, and heat the oil on medium heat.
  2. In a medium bowl mix refried beans, and salsa. If you are adding meat and cheese, mix them in at this time.
  3. Heat bean mixture in a microwave for about 1 minute (or on the stove in a separate pan) until thoroughly warmed.
  4. Place 1/3 cup of the bean mixture in the middle of a tortilla, fold as shown above, and repeat the process.
  5. Place chimichanga on iron skillet, and cook about 45 seconds on each side, watching carefully not to burn.
  6. Add more oil to the skillet as needed, and cook remaining chimichangas.
  7. Enjoy!