Low-Fat Chimichangas

* Exported from MasterCook *

LOW-FAT CHIMICHANGAS

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mexican Low-cal

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cn (16-ounce) black beans,
-rinsed and drained
1 cn (8-ounce) stewed tomatoes
2 ts Chili powder -- to 3
1 t Dried oregano or Italian her
22 (6-inch) corn tortillas -- to
1 c Finely chopped green onion
-including tops
1 1/2 c Shredded Jarlsberg Lite chee

Procedure: 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 non-stick pan. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Cook
over low heat, covered, 3 to 5 minutes until heated through and bottoms are
crispy. Presentation: Serve at once or keep warm on a covered warming tray.
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings (22 to 24 pieces). Source: Orange County
Register Newspaper

Posted by Dorothy Cross, Prodigy Food & Wine Board



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