Black Bean Potato Chimichangas Food

VEGETARIAN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Oil a rimmed baking sheet.
• Heat the 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onions and garlic, stirring often, until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, cumin, salt and green chiles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Transfer the mushroom mixture to a large bowl and add both beans, tomatoes, brown rice, cheese, the 1 cup salsa and 1/2 cup cilantro. Stir to combine the filling.
• Place 3/4 to 1 cup of the filling in the center of each tortilla and fold the sides in. Then fold the bottom up to cover the filling and fold the top down.
• Place the chimichangas, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet and brush or spray them lightly with oil. Bake until the tortillas are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, extra salsa and cilantro.

NO-FRY BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix beans, rice and corn; microwave, covered, until heated through, 4-5 minutes, stirring halfway. Stir in cilantro, green onions and salt., To assemble, spoon 3/4 cup bean mixture across the center of each tortilla. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up. Place on a greased baking sheet, seam side down., Brush tops with 2 teaspoons oil. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until golden brown, 45-60 seconds. Turn over; brush tops with remaining oil. Broil until golden brown, 45-60 seconds longer. If desired, serve with guacamole and salsa.

SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Add the sweet potatoes to a baking sheet in an even layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the potatoes are just tender but still have a bite, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large saute pan and place over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, add the jalapeno and stir to combine. Add the chili powder, tomato paste and oregano. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes to release the flavors of the herbs. Then, add the spinach, beans and tomatoes. Fold gently to combine. Simmer until the spinach is wilted and the liquid has reduced by half, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the queso fresco, lime juice and sweet potatoes. Taste and season as needed.
• Distribute the mixture evenly among the tortillas. Roll the tortillas, garnish with the cilantro and hot sauce and serve immediately. For freezer meal prep, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and store in an airtight container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
• To reheat, place wrapped burrito in the microwave and reheat for 3 minutes, flipping once. Unwrap, garnish with the cilantro and hot sauce, if desired, and serve!

SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put 1/4 cup red enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the garlic, onions and jalapeño and cook until the onions become translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add the cubed sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, black beans, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper to taste and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Place a generous 1/3 cup filling in the center of each tortilla, roll up and place in the baking dish seam-side down.
• Top with the remaining 3/4 cup enchilada sauce and the cheese. Bake, covered with foil, until the enchiladas are hot and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Top with more cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add the oil and saute the garlic until it is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, chile powder, cumin, chipotle chiles and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, for 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.

ALMOST-FAMOUS CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Melt the butter with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet; transfer to a bowl. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet. Add the onion, garlic and jalapeno and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon salt; toast 30 seconds. Add the tomato and cilantro and cook until slightly dry, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and sour cream and warm through. Remove from the heat.
• Brush a rimmed baking sheet with some of the butter-oil mixture. Spread 2 tablespoons refried beans down the center of each tortilla, leaving a 2-inch border on both ends. Top with 1 cup chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Fold in the ends and roll up.
• Put the chimichangas seam-side down on the baking sheet; brush with the butter-oil mixture. Bake 8 to 10 minutes per side, brushing again after you flip. Top with the sauce, more cheese, lettuce and tomato. Serve with rice and the remaining beans.
• Saute onions and garlic cloves in a skillet with vegetable oil. Add a pinch each of chili powder, cumin, sugar and salt; cook 30 seconds. Stir in green chiles; cook 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and simmer until thickened, then puree. Stir in cilantro.

TOP NOTCH TOP ROUND CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cayenne, granulated garlic, and flour. Set aside. In a heavy bottomed, large stock pot, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides. Add onions and jalapenos and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute more. Mix in flour mixture, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes. Deglaze with beef broth. Then add vinegar. Stir well to combine. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 hours, adding additional beef broth, if necessary, to keep meat simmering in liquid. When meat is fork tender, remove to a sheet pan and shred with 2 forks. Add shredded beef back into pot, along with pinto and black beans, lime juice and half the cilantro. Cook until mixture is heated through. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large, deep-sided skillet, heat corn oil to 325 degrees F. While oil is heating, prepare chimichangas. Fill bottom half of a tortilla with 3/4 cup of the beef and bean mixture and 2 tablespoons pepper jack cheese (when filling tortillas, use a slotted spoon to scoop out beef if mixture is a little liquidy). Lift the edge of the tortilla and roll it over the filling to secure it. Fold in both sides and continue rolling until you reach the opposite end. Secure with a 6-inch skewer weaved through the seam side of burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Slowly lower chimichangas into hot oil and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. You can cook 4 burritos per batch. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels and keep warm in oven until all are cooked.
• To serve, place a bed of shredded lettuce on each plate, then a spoonful of salsa. Place chimichangas on top and add a dollop of sour cream, sprinkle with diced tomatoes, avocado and remaining cilantro to garnish. Serve immediately.

CRISPY BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGAS WITH SIMPLY POTATOES

Steps:

• To make Chimichanga Filling:.
• Preheat oven to Broil.
• Heat canola oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion. Stir to coat the potatoes with the canola oil. Cover with a tight fitting lid and cook for 15 minutes. Stir well every 3 minutes, then replace lid.
• Line the counter-top with 2 or 3 layers of paper towels. When Simply Potatoes are golden brown, remove from heat. Lay out Simply Potatoes on top of the paper towels. Allow to cool for 5 or 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, green chilies, green onions and 1/2 cup fresh cilantro. Stir in Simply Potatoes.
• To assemble Chimichangas:.
• Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Scoop 1 cup of black bean-potato filling into the center of a tortilla. Fold in both sides of the tortilla to partially cover the filling. Then, roll up the tortilla from one end to the other, locking in the sides. Place chimichanga seam side down on the cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
• Brush tops of chimichangas with olive oil. Broil on middle rack of oven for 3 minutes, until crisp and lightly browned.
• Remove chimichangas from oven and turn over. Brush with olive oil and return to the oven. Broil on middle rack of oven for another 3 minutes, until this side is crisp and lightly browned.
• To make Guacamole:.
• Scoop flesh from avocados into small mixing bowl. Mash together with lemon juice, cilantro, garlic and white pepper.
• Sprinkle 4 dinner plates with fresh cilantro. Place chimichangas on top of cilantro. Serve with a dollop of salsa and guacamole on top of each chimichanga.

BEST BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine beans, onion, and garlic, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Season with cilantro, cayenne, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, and serve.

BLACK BEAN POTATO AU GRATIN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, soup, red pepper, peas, onion, celery, garlic, thyme and pepper. Spoon half of mixture into a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Layer with half the potatoes, salt and cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender.

GROUND BEEF, CORN AND BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• In a skillet cook the ground beef with onion, garlic and bell pepper until no longer pink; drain fat.
• Add in 1-2 tablespoons oil, chili powder, cumin, thyme and cayenne; cook stirring until well browned (about 10-12 minutes) season with seasoned salt (or white salt) and black pepper.
• Add in chopped tomatoes and salsa; cook stirring for about 15-20 minutes.
• Add in corn, refried beans and black beans; stir with wooden spoon until heated through (about 5-6 minutes) season with more salt and pepper if desired; remove from heat.
• Place about 1/2 cup ground beef filling down the middle of each tortilla; fold opposite sides of the tortilla to center over the beef mixture, then fold ends toward center; secure with a toothpick; place on a plate and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
• Heat about 2-inches oil in a heavy skillet until 375°F.
• Fry 1-2 chimichangas at a time in hot oil about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
• Place a bed of shredded lettuce onto a large serving plate or dish (this is only optional) then top with chimichangas.
• Sprinkle each hot chimichanga with cheddar cheese then dollop with sour cream.
• Serve with salsa and/or guacamole if desired.
• Delicious!

BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGA'S

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Combine beans, rice, corn, scallions and 1/3 cup of cilantro in medium bowl. Toss.
• Place tortillas on work surface. Place 1 cup of bean mixture down center of 1 tortilla.
• Fold in sides, then roll in tight cylinder. Place chimichanga seam side down on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Brush tortillas with oil.
• Broil in center of oven 3 to 5 minutes, or until crisp and lightly brown.
• Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with salsa and avocado.