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Black Bean, Green Chile and Caramelized Red Onion Chimichanga

by Pam on July 28, 2009

This recipe is a new favorite. It’s quick, easy, fairly healthy and so delicious. We had “make your own burrito night” recently – this is my creation. I love the creamy beans with the flavorful chiles and caramelized onion. It goes together nicely with the extra sharp cheddar, salsa verde, sour cream and guacamole. I am looking forward to making it for lunch this week.

Black Bean, Green Chile and Caramelized Red Onion Chimichanga:
Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking

1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, sliced
Sea salt, to taste
1 flour tortilla
Sour cream
Extra sharp cheddar cheese
Black beans, rinsed and drained
Whole green chiles (I used canned)
Green onions, diced (divided)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (divided)
Salsa Verde
Guacamole
Cotija cheese, finely grated

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onions and sauté, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes or until caramelized. Season onions with sea salt to taste and set aside. Heat a grill pan over medium heat then coat with cooking spray. Layer the flour tortilla with sour cream, sharp cheese, black beans, caramelized onions, green chiles, a bit of salsa verde, green onions and cilantro (reserving a little of each for the garnish); fold in the sides of the tortilla then roll. Place in the grill pan or skillet, seam side down for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Flip over and grill the other side for an additional 4-5 minutes. Serve with fresh guacamole, remaining green onions, cilantro and cotija cheese if desired. Enjoy.