Low-Fat Chimichangas


Course : Beans
Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


16 ounces black beans -- rinsed and drained

1 can stewed tomatoes -- (8-ounce)

2 teaspoons chili powder -- to 3

1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian her

22 tortillas corn tortillas -- to (6-inch)

1 cup finely chopped green onion -- including tops

1 1/2 cups shredded Carlsberg lite cheese
 

Preparation / Directions:


Procedure: Mix beans, tomatoes, chili powder and oregano in saucepan. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Uncover and simmer, stirring and crushing some of the beans against side of pot, 5 minutes longer. Set aside. Warm tortillas per package directions and keep warm under a hot, damp cloth. Place 1 tablespoon of bean mixture on center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with a rounded teaspoon of onion, then a tablespoon of cheese. Fold opposite sides of tortillas on top of mixture twice, forming square packets. Place fold sides down on non-stick pan. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Cook over low heat, covered, 3 to 5 minutes until heated through and bottoms are crispy. Presentation: Serve at once or keep warm on a covered warming tray. Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings (22 to 24 pieces).


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