A flavorful and simple meal that is easy to freeze and store for another night. This recipe is healthier than your average chimichanga recipe. Instead of frying, these chimichangas are baked. They are the perfect size for a filling dinner on a chilly evening.

“Chicken” Chimichangas [Vegan]

Serves

3

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine vegan chicken, green chiles, non-dairy cheese, scallions, lime juice, oregano, cumin, and cayenne and mix well.
  3. Place about 3 tablespoons of refried beans along the center of each tortilla. Top refried beans with 1/2-3/4 cup of the “chicken” mixture. Roll and place seam-side down in a baking dish. Bake 10 minutes.
  4. Serve topped with green salsa, non-dairy sour cream, or avocado, if you like.

    Nutritional Information

    Per Two Chimichangas: Calories: 526 | Carbs: 91 g | Fat: 16 g | Protein: 34 g | Sodium: 2,238 mg | Sugar: 3 g Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients. Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.


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    Sara Hohn

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    Through her website, Prep Green, Sara Hohn offers easy recipes, meal plans and guidance for thriving on a plant-based diet. Balancing work as a chef, recipe developer and user experience designer, Sara knows what it’s like to be pressed for time. Her straightforward recipes help busy people easily incorporate plant-based foods into their lifestyle. When she’s not discovering new ways to simplify meal preparation, she’s trying to conjure more space in her tiny Brooklyn kitchen.

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    1. Such a shame you don’t explain the shredded vegan chicken. Always frustrating when a recipe generalises an ingredient, because the reader can’t be certain, impacting the outcome of the recipe.