Baked Chimichangas with Nopales and Poblano Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Baked Chimichangas with Nopales and Poblano Recipe). Low fat because you bake them! Nopales are a type of cactus that you can purchase in the Mexican food section in a jar.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 chimichangas

Baked Chimichangas with Nopales and Poblano Recipe

Ingredients

cooking spray

1 poblano chile - halved

seeded

and thinly sliced

½ medium onion

thinly sliced

1 ½ cups jarred nopales

thinly sliced

8 (8 inch) flour tortillas

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup canned black beans

drained and rinsed

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

or to taste

1 cup salsa

or to taste

Chicken and Chinese Noodles Casserole

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and spray with cooking spray.

Step 2

Add poblano chile onion and nopales in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until chile and onion are soft 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Place 4 tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Heat until soft about 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Step 4

Place 1 tortilla on a work surface. Spoon 2 tablespoons each of nopales mixture Monterey Jack cheese and black beans on top and fold in sides. Place chimichanga on the prepared baking sheet seam-side down. Repeat with remaining fillings and tortillas.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown turning halfway through 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Baked Chimichangas with Nopales and Poblano Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 289

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12g 24%

Carbohydrates: 37.1g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 20%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 10.5g 16%

Saturated Fat: 4.8g 24%

Cholesterol: 18.2mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 307.5IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.2mg 32%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 12.9mg 22%

Folate: 87.3mcg 22%

Calcium: 173.1mg 17%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 43.8mg 16%

Potassium: 352.9mg 10%

Sodium: 640.8mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 94.5

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.