Restaurant Week recipe: Mini Chimi Roja

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides a similar tang with fewer calories.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas are often cheaper and gluten-free.

shredded chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is a cost-effective protein alternative.

Prepare a mixture of half flour and half water to seal the tortilla.

Take a flour tortilla and place a mixture of smoked pulled pork and jack cheese inside.

Fold the tortilla tightly over the filling.

Seal the tortilla using the flour and water mixture.

Drop the chimichanga in a fryer or bake it, or grill it if preferred.

Top with sliced green onions and salsa Roa before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens