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Southwest Egg Rolls

Crispy Southwest Egg Rolls That Everyone Will Crave

Delicious crispy Southwest Egg Rolls filled with chicken, black beans, and corn, perfect for snacking or celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 egg rolls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southwest
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup Corn Frozen corn works perfectly.
  • 1 cup Black Beans Rinse before use.
  • 1 cup Spinach Fresh is ideal, but you can use drained frozen.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium Jalapeno Deseed for less heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Cheddar can be used as well.
For the Wrapper
  • 10 pieces Egg Roll Wrappers

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, corn, black beans, spinach, red bell pepper, and jalapeno.
  2. Season the Mixture: Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the filling mixture.
  3. Incorporate the Cheese: Gently fold in the Monterey Jack cheese until mixed.
  4. Wrap the Egg Rolls: Lay out an egg roll wrapper, place filling, and roll tightly.
  5. Preheat for Cooking: Heat oil for frying or preheat the oven for baking.
  6. Cook the Egg Rolls: Fry for 2-3 minutes or bake for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Experiment with different meats or vegetables for filling variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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