No-Fry Chimichangas

My family loves this popular Mexican entree but I don't deep fry them.  Instead I lightly coat the filled tortillas with no-stick spray and pan fry them until crisp. 2 of these chimichangas have 260 Calories and 8 grams of fat.  It's a much more healthy way to prepare these guys!  Anna (my 16 yr old daughter) even made them for all her friends one night.  They are that easy!!! Enjoy!

12 oz ground raw turkey breast

8 oz ground turkey sausage (I use the turkey sausage links and remove the skin)

1 medium onion

2-3 cloves of garlic

1 tsp of chili powder
Salt and pepper (to your liking)

1 cup finely shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

1 (4 oz) can diced green chli peppers, drained

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

12 large flour tortillas

Lightly spray an unheated large skillet with no-stick spray.  Add the turkey breast and sausage, onions, garlic and chili powder.  Cook until the turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.  Drain the liquid from the pan.  Stir in the cheese, chili peppers and cilantro.

To assemble, spoon about 1/4 cup of the turkey mixture onto the center of each tortilla .  Fold in the sides of the tortillas.  Then roll up like a burrito to enclose.  Secure with wooden toothpicks.  Spray both sides of each stuffed tortilla with no-stick spray.

In a large skillet, cook three or four of the stuffed tortillas at a time over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golen brown.  Remove from the skillet and keep warm in your oven while cooking the remaining stuffed tortillas.  Serve with salsa.  I usually serve them with a salad too!