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Chimichangas
Filled with jackfruit, vegetables, and an oil-free cheese sauce, or this vegan chimichanga is to die for! Oil-free homemade tortilla recipe included. Try this chimichanga recipe for a healthy crispy oil-free vegan option.
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
12
minutes
mins
Total Time
32
minutes
mins
Course:
Entrees
Cuisine:
Mexican
Diet:
Vegan
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
483
kcal
Author:
Kathy Carmichael
Ingredients
Chimichanga Filling (Jackfruit Filling)
14
ounces
jackfruit in water or brine
1
yellow onion
diced
1
jalapeno
diced (deveined, seeds removed)
2
cloves
garlic
minced
½
cup
cilantro
chopped
1
Tablespoon
chili powder
1
teaspoon
cumin
1
teaspoon
smoked paprika
½
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
optional
OTHER FILLING INGREDIENTS
1
can
oil-free refried beans
1
cup
nacho cheese sauce or vegan cheese of choice
Homademade oil-free tortillas (or store-bought)
3
cups
whole wheat flour
2
teaspoons
baking soda
1
teaspoon
salt
1
cup
warm water
Garnish and Toppings
¼
cup
lime juice
1
Tablespoon
chili powder
6
tortillas of choice
[Drizzled extra vegan nacho cheese sauce]
4
Roma tomatoes
diced
¼
red onion
diced
¼
cup
cilantro
chopped
½
cup
salsa of choice
Instructions
Homemade OIl-Free Tortillas or store-bought tortillas
Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
Stir to combine.
The water needs to be warm but not hot.
Slowly add the warm water while stirring until a crumbly dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough until smooth.
Divide the dough into 6 equal-sized pieces and roll each into a smooth ball.
Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Preheat an ungreased griddle or skillet to 375 degrees F.
Roll each dough ball out into a fragile circle. Place on the griddle and cook until lightly browned and blistered.
Flip the tortilla over and cook until lightly browned and blistered.
Immediately remove the tortilla from the griddle and cover it with a dishtowel while cooking the remaining dough.
Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Freeze the oil-free tortillas by placing waxed paper between each tortilla and placing it in a large zip-top plastic bag.
Jackfruit Filling
Rinse and drain a can of jackfruit.
Place all contents in a
food processor
with a large blade.
Pulse until jackfruit is shredded.
In a medium-sized skillet, saute garlic, onions, and jalapeno and cook on medium-low until onions are translucent.
Add a small amount of vegetable broth to avoid sticking.
Then, add chopped cilantro and cook a few more minutes.
Next, add the shredded jackfruit to the skillet with the onion, garlic, cilantro mixture.
Cook jackfruit until brown and dried out.
Add the chili powder, paprika, and cumin.
Stir together and add a little more vegetable broth.
Cook until added fluids have dissipated.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Once the jackfruit is cooled, add
nacho cheese sauce or vegan cheese of choice.
Or vegan cheese of choice.
Then, add the can of oil-free refried beans.
Stir everything together and set it aside.
Rolling/Cooking the Chimichangas
Lay each tortilla on a flat surface
Spoon a generous amount of filling in the center of the tortillas.
Then, fold each side in before rolling each tortilla tightly.
Air-fried Option:
Preheat the air-frier to 370
Brush the exterior of the tortilla with lime juice and sprinkle with chili powder
Place two chimichangas in the base of the air-frier
Cook for 12 minutes, checking halfway through (cooking time may vary based on the size and type of tortilla chosen)
Baked Option:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
Brush the exterior of the tortilla with lime juice and sprinkle with chili powder
Place all the chimichangas on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
Cook for 25 minutes, turning the chimichangas over after 12 minutes.
Garnish
Drizzle the chimichangas with extra
vegan cheese sauce
Add diced Roma tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Serve with a side of salsa.
Notes
Other vegan chimichanga filling possibilities
Although I chose jackfruit, select different fillings if you don't care for jackfruit.
The Best Ultimate Vegan Lentil Black Bean Burrito Ever
: this lentil and black bean filling is a beautiful substitution
Walnut Meat Taco Meat
is another excellent option.
Potato Taco Filling
also makes for a fabulous option for a chimichanga recipe.
Mushroom Chorizo Meat
combines mushrooms, walnuts, tomatoes, and spices.
Roasted Vegetables
with various Mexican spices also make a perfect filling for chimichangas.
Nutrition
Calories:
483
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
91
g
|
Protein:
15
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
1601
mg
|
Potassium:
607
mg
|
Fiber:
13
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
1684
IU
|
Vitamin C:
15
mg
|
Calcium:
155
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg