Easy Microwave Turkey Chimichangas

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 319.3
  • Total Fat: 17.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 32.0 mg
  • Sodium: 491.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 13.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Easy Microwave Turkey Chimichangas calories by ingredient


Introduction

A lower-calorie version of a fun and easy to prepare food! A lower-calorie version of a fun and easy to prepare food!
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    * 1 lb. Lean Ground Turkey
    * 3 T Chili Powder
    * 3 T Garlic Powder
    * 1 Can Diced Tomatoes
    * 1 Can Diced Green Chile
    * 1/2 Cup Chopped Onions
    * 8" Whole Wheat Tortillas, 10
    * Canola Oil, 1/2 cup - enough for 1/2" in pan

Directions

Prepare a pan with 1/2" of oil and heat. on medium-high. Cook ground turkey in microwave for 4 - 7 minutes on high stirring a couple of times to break apart. Drain. Add in chili powder, garlic powder, stewed tomatoes, green chile and onion, microwave 4 - 7 more minutes stirring a couple of times. Drain again if necessary. Place 1/3 cup meat mixture into each tortilla. Fold in ends then roll up so no meat mixture is exposed. Secure with toothpick(s). Place 2-3 burritos at a time in the pan of heated oil until golden brown then flip to brown other side. De-grease on paper towels before serving.

Makes 10 servings.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MELJOEMOM.