Cherry Chimichangas

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Ingredients

  • 2 cherry pie filling, cans (about 1 pound and 5 ounces)
  • 2 oranges, grated rind
  • 6 -12 inches flour tortillas
  • slivered almonds
  • oil (for frying)
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Reserve one cup cherry pie filling for topping. Mix remaining pie filling with grated orange rind.
  2. Spoon onto centers of tortillas. Sprinkle a few almonds over pie filling.
  3. Fold in opposite sides of each tortilla and roll up covering pie filling.
  4. Heat oil (one-inch) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry chimichangas, two at a time, seam-side down, until golden brown.
  6. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Sift powdered sugar over each fritter and top with remaining cherry pie filling and almonds before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

568 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 39.3g 50% DV
Carbs 49.8g 18% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 30.4g 61% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 124mg 5% DV
Potassium 285.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4mcg
Vitamin C 8mg 9% DV
Calcium 82mg 6% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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