Vegetarian Chimichangas | Black Bean, Cheese, and Rice Chimichangas

Vegetarian Chimichangas | Black Bean, Cheese, and Rice Chimichangas

from mycookingjourney.com
40 min
8 servings

Vegetarian Chimichangas are deep fried burritos that are stuffed with cheese, beans, rice and meat. The fillings vary depending on individual preference. They are then folded in to a rectangle and then deep fried.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Black beans (Cooked or canned)
  • ¼ cup Onion (Finely chopped)
  • ½ cup Bell Pepper (Finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp Jalapeno (Deseeded and finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • ½ Paprika or red chili powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 cup Spanish rice (Cooked)
  • 1 ½ cup Mexican blend cheese (2 cups)
  • 4 tbsp Oil (+ 2 tsp)
  • to serve Salsa
  • to serve Sour cream

Directions

  1. 1

    In a pan, heat 2 tsp of oil and add the chopped onions. Fry it until translucent and then add the bell pepper and jalapenos.

  2. 2

    Once the bell pepper softens a bit, add the black beans. I used the canned ones and in this case, I drained it well, rinsed it a few times under running water, and used it in the recipe.

  3. 3

    Add the cumin, red chili powder, and salt needed and mix well. Let it cook for about 5 minutes for the flavors to combine. Turn off the flame.

  4. 4

    Cook the Spanish rice and keep it ready.

  5. 5

    Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds. This step allows us to fold the tortillas with ease.

  6. 6

    Place some cheese in the middle of a tortilla. Add a heaped tablespoon of Spanish rice and then add a tablespoon of black bean mixture. Top it with a little more cheese.

  7. 7

    Fold the bottom half of the tortilla over the filling. Fold the two sides inside to cover the filling. Now fold the top side and make a rectangle. Make sure that the filling is sealed well inside.

  8. 8

    Meantime heat a cast-iron skillet or a regular heavy bottom skillet. Add about a tablespoon of oil and let it get hot.

  9. 9

    Place the folded chimichanga, seam side down, and cook it until it is golden brown and crispy. Now flip over and cook the other side as well. I cooked 2 chimichangas at a time.

  10. 10

    Serve the Vegetarian Chimichangas warm with salsa and sour cream!

  11. 11

    Preheat the air fryer at 400 f for about 2 minutes.