Southwest Egg Rolls
These crispy southwestern egg rolls are full of savory spiced chicken, beans, tomatoes, rice, and gooey melted cheese. Either baked or fried, this simple recipe makes a great snack, appetizer, or meal served with a simple homemade cilantro lime ranch dip.
INGREDIENTS:
21 egg roll wrappers
1 quart Vegetable oil, for frying only
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 red onion, diced
1 pound chicken breasts, chopped small
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined, minced
1 cup black beans, , drained and rinsed
1 cup corn, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained (Rotel)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup Monterey Jack
2 avocados, mashed
CILANTRO LIME RANCH DIP
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning/dressing mix
1 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
Hot sauce to taste, optional
DIRECTIONS:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sliced onion, saute until the chicken is cooked through. Add in the garlic, red pepper, and jalapeno and cook for 1 minute before stirring in the black beans, corn, rice, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Remove the pan from the heat and add in the shredded cheddar cheese, Monterry jack, and mashed avocado. Stir to combine.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for assembly and spray with cooking spray. Place an egg roll wrapper on the sheet with one of the points facing towards you. Scoop approximately ¼ cup of the filling onto the lower third of the wrapper.
Lightly brush the top corner of the wrapper with water to seal. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling.
Then tuck the corner in tight on the other side of the filling.
Fold in both corners as you roll the spring roll towards the top corner. Press firmly to seal. Repeat for the remaining wrappers and filling.
Heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven to 350°F over medium high heat. Once hot, carefully place the spring rolls into the oil and cook, rotating occasionally until the wrapper is golden brown …
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