Best 5 No Fry Black Bean Chimichangas Recipes

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Black bean chimichangas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover black beans. Traditionally, chimichangas are fried, but this recipe will show you how to make them without frying, making them a healthier option. These no-fry black bean chimichangas are made with a simple filling of black beans, rice, corn, and spices. They are then wrapped in a tortilla and baked until crispy. Serve them with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

NO-FRY BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGAS



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Chimichangas usually are deep-fried burritos. My version gets lovin' from the oven. Black beans provide protein, and it's a good way to use up leftover rice. -Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
2/3 cup frozen corn
2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2/3 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed if necessary
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Guacamole and salsa, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

AIR-FRYER BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGAS



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These chimichangas get a little love from the air fryer, so they're much healthier than their deep-fried counterparts. Black beans provide protein, and the recipe is a smart way to use up leftover rice. -Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
2/3 cup frozen corn
2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2/3 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed if necessary
4 teaspoons olive oil
Optional: Guacamole and salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. 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. Brush with olive oil. , In batches, place seam side down on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 2-3 minutes. If desired, serve with guacamole and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

BEEF AND BEAN CHIMICHANGAS



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This is an awesome recipe, if you like Mexican food! These tasty beef and bean treats are baked instead of fried.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup diced green bell pepper
1 ½ cups whole kernel corn
2 cups taco sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
8 (12 inch) flour tortillas
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
shredded lettuce
1 tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease, and add the onion, bell pepper, and corn. Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the taco sauce, and season with chili powder, garlic salt and cumin, stirring until blended. Cook until heated through, then remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Open the can of beans, and spread a thin layer of beans onto each of the tortillas. Spoon the beef mixture down the center, and then top with as much shredded cheese as you like. Roll up the tortillas, and place them seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Brush the tortillas with melted butter.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Serve with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.3 calories, Carbohydrate 83.6 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1855 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

GROUND BEEF, CORN AND BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGAS



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The filling for these chimichangas is delicious! Adjust all seasonings to suit taste, I add in 2-3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped in with the ground beef mixture for extra flavor and heat but that is only optional. The amounts listed are enough for 6 chimichangas you can double the complete recipe, but keep the garlic amount no more than 2 tablespoons. These are really good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 bell pepper (seeded and chopped, use red or green)
2 tablespoons oil (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)
2 -3 teaspoons cumin (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
seasoning salt
black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, well drained
1/2-3/4 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
1 cup canned corn kernel, well drained
1 1/2 cups refried beans
1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and well drained)
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
oil (for frying)
shredded lettuce (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese (any amount desired)
sour cream (any amount desired)
guacamole
salsa

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.6, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 56.5, Sodium 1158, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 6.8, Protein 27.2

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGAS OAMC



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These can be frozen and baked later. Or you can bake them and after they cool, wrap each chimichanga separately in waxed paper and freeze.

Provided by Chef Mom 5

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 9x13 pans, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs chicken breasts
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans
3 cups cheese, shredded
3 cups salsa
1 onion, chopped
3 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
40 flour tortillas, 8 inch size
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook chicken until tender; shred.
  • Drain beans in colander and rinse thoroughly.
  • Combine salsa and spices.
  • Mix chicken, beans and salsa mixture in large bowl.
  • Heat 10 tortillas in microwave until soft and pliable.
  • Put one tortilla on a plate, put ¼ cup of the chicken/bean mixture on tortilla, about an inch from one edge. Roll one turn, fold edges in, and keep rolling to the other side. Place in 9x13 pan.
  • 10 chimichangas fit in a 9x13 pan.
  • Brush tops with oil.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve with shredded lettuce, cheese, green onions, sour cream and salsa.
  • Enjoy!
  • Pans of chimichangas can be frozen before baking. Do not brush with oil until ready to bake.
  • Alternately, you can bake all the chiimichangas (brush with oil first.) Let them cool, then wrap each one separately in waxed paper, put 10 or so in a gallon zip lock bag and freeze. These make great lunches! Microwave for approximately one minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.3, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 416.5, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 13.6

Tips:

  • To make the chimichangas easier to roll, warm the tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds before filling and rolling.
  • Be sure to tightly roll the chimichangas so that the filling doesn't spill out while cooking.
  • If you don't have a griddle, you can also cook the chimichangas in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Serve the chimichangas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

These No-Fry Black Bean Chimichangas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover black beans. With their crispy exteriors and flavorful fillings, these chimichangas are sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these No-Fry Black Bean Chimichangas a try.

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