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Monday, January 13, 2014

Baked Turkey and Jack Cheese Chimichangas

I really, really liked this one!

It made far more than 8 servings, but our tortillas were on the small side, so that is probably part of it.  We will use less salsa next time b/c the dish was very salty, and we could tell some of that came from the salsa.  We did not include scallions, chili powder, and green chili peppers.


Baked Turkey and Jack Cheese Chimichangas

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Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serves: 8

No need to fry this traditional Mexican dish: Simply bake until the tortillas are lightly browned and crisp. Serve with spicy salsa and a dollop of sour cream.


Ingredients


2 spray(s) cooking spray   
 
1/2 pound(s) uncooked ground turkey breast   
 
16 oz fat free canned refried beans   
 
1 3/4 cup(s) fat free salsa   
 
4 1/2 oz canned green chili peppers, mild, drained and diced   

1 tsp chili powder   
 
3 Tbsp uncooked scallion(s), thinly sliced   

1 cup(s) reduced-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese   

8 item(s) (large) burrito-size wheat flour tortilla(s)   
 
1 cup(s) fat free salsa   
 
1/2 cup(s) fat free sour cream   

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Coat a 13- X 9- X 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Add turkey to skillet and cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess liquid from pan and then add beans, 1 3/4 cups of salsa, chili peppers, chili powder and scallions. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes; stir in cheese.
  • Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in foil; warm in oven for 10 minutes.
  • Assemble chimichangas by spooning about 1/2 cup of turkey mixture onto each tortilla; fold in sides and roll up.
  • Place chimichangas, seam-side down, in prepared baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until tortillas are crisp and browned, about 20 minutes. Serve each topped with 2 tablespoons of salsa and 1 tablespoon of sour cream.

Notes

  • For a flavor boost, look for epazote, a pungent herb with a taste similar to cilantro, at Mexican and Central American food stores. Chop some up and sprinkle it over the finished dish.

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