Turkey and Tomatillo Chimichangas

Contributed by Jim Peyton

SERVINGS: 4

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The turkey filling for these pan-fried burritos, or chimichangas, is a healthy alternative to more traditional fillings like refried beans and shredded pork or beef.

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2 medium Hass avocados
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salt
1/2 pound fresh tomatillos—husked, rinsed and chopped
1/4 cup chopped white onion
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
Four 8-inch flour tortillas
1/4 pound sliced smoked provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips
Vegetable oil
Salsa, for serving

In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with the sour cream and lime juice and season with salt.
In a blender, puree the tomatillos with the onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapeños and cumin and season with salt.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the turkey and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatillo sauce and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until thickened, 5 minutes.
Wrap the tortillas in a kitchen towel and heat in a microwave oven, about 30 seconds. Lay the tortillas on a work surface. Spoon the filling just below the center of each tortilla, top with a few strips of cheese and roll up as tightly as possible; secure with toothpicks. Brush the tortillas with vegetable oil.
In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Add the chimichangas and cook over moderate heat, turning, until golden all over, about 7 minutes. Transfer to plates, top with the mashed avocados and salsa and serve.

Turkey and Tomatillo Chimichangas

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