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Chilis Southwest Eggrolls

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Crispy Southwestern eggrolls filled with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, pepper, and Monterey Jack cheese, perfect for parties or easy weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
  • 1/2 cup corn (canned, thawed frozen, or fresh)
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/4 cup green onions (diced)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup frozen spinach (thawed and chopped)
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
  • 10-12 egg roll wrappers
  • Oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup ranch
  • 1 medium ripe avocado (mashed)
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced red bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno, and spinach; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in black beans, corn, shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and salt; cook until heated through.
  4. Remove filling from heat, let cool slightly, then fold in Monterey Jack cheese and cilantro.
  5. Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface, spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling near one corner, and fold sides in, rolling tightly and sealing the edge with water.
  6. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling, keeping assembled rolls covered with a damp towel.
  7. Pour oil into a deep skillet to a depth of about 1 inch, heat to medium-high.
  8. Fry egg rolls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  9. Drain on paper towels before serving.
  10. For the dipping sauce, mash avocado until smooth, then whisk in ranch, buttermilk, lime juice, cilantro, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until creamy.
  11. Adjust seasoning and lime to taste, chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Do not overfill wrappers to ensure a tight seal and even frying. Cooked egg rolls keep in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat for best crispness.

  • Author: Jordan Miles
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Omnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 eggroll
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg