Baked Green Chile Chimichangas

Name: Baked Green Chile Chimichangas
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion (diced); 1/2 cup quinoa (rinsed, or use quick-cooking brown rice); 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 28 - 30 oz. reduced-sodium canned black beans; 7 oz. canned mild diced green chilies (with their liquid or use green salsa (salsa verde)); 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved); 8 burrito-sized tortillas (use wheat/gluten-free, if needed); 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or Cheddar cheese; 1 cup salsa (look for brands with no sugar added, for serving, optional)

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Chimichangas, a specialty of Mexican cuisine in the Southwestern U.S., are basically deep fried burritos. Baking, rather than frying, gives them a satisfying cr

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 yellow onion (diced)
1/2 cup quinoa (rinsed, or use quick-cooking brown rice)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
28 - 30 oz. reduced-sodium canned black beans
7 oz. canned mild diced green chilies (with their liquid or use green salsa (salsa verde))
1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
8 burrito-sized tortillas (use wheat/gluten-free, if needed)
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or Cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa (look for brands with no sugar added, for serving, optional)