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Ingrid Hoffmann's Carnitas Baked Chimichangas
5 min prep time
35 min cook time
8servings
Recipe by
Ingrid Hoffmann
Source
Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy
Photo by
Mittera
How to Make Ingrid Hoffmann's Carnitas Baked Chimichangas
Chimichangas are, in essence, a deep-fried burrito that has been stuffed with different kinds of fillings. These diabetes-friendly chimichangas are stuffed with a healthier version of carnitas and baked instead of fried. Here, a lean pork loin has been roasted and mixed with refried beans and cheese, then stuffed inside a tortilla and baked. These "chimi" are like little gifts of flavor wrapped and ready to make you happy.
Find this recipe and more in our bilingual cookbook, Latin Comfort Foods Made Healthy, by Ingrid Hoffmann. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here
5 min prep time
35 min cook time
8servings
1 chimichanga
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Line a broiler pan with foil. Lightly spray with nonstick spray and preheat the broiler.
- In a small bowl, mix the cumin, chili powder, salt, ground pepper, and oil. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork. Place the pork in the pan and broil, 6 inches from the source of heat, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer reads 145 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the pork, about 15 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the pork rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Chop the tenderloin and pour the juices from the baking sheet over it. In a medium bowl, mix the pork, refried beans, and cheddar cheese.
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Fill each tortilla with scant 1/2 cup of the pork mixture. Fold like a burrito.
- Preheat a baking sheet for 5 minutes in the oven. Remove with oven mittens and place the chimichangas, seam-side down, on the baking sheet. Spray with nonstick spray. Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Nutrition facts
8 Servings
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Serving Size
1 chimichanga
- Amount per serving Calories 200
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Total Fat
7g
- Saturated Fat 2.6g
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 35mg
- Sodium 430mg
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Total Carbohydrate
19g
- Dietary Fiber 4g
- Total Sugars 1g
- Protein 17g
- Potassium 350mg
- Phosphorous 265mg
Ingredients
Nonstick olive oil spray
1
ground cumin
1/2 tsp
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp
chili powder
1 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
olive oil
1 tsp
pork tenderloin
1 lbs
refried beans
1 cup
reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup
whole wheat flour tortillas (6-inch)
8
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