In the realm of appetizers and finger foods, the Southwest egg rolls stand out as a tantalizing fusion of flavors and textures. These crispy and golden-brown egg rolls are packed with a flavorful filling inspired by the vibrant cuisine of the American Southwest. This recipe article presents three variations of Southwest egg rolls, each offering a unique twist on this delectable dish.
Embark on a culinary journey with the Classic Southwest Egg Rolls, where seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and a blend of Mexican spices create a savory and satisfying filling. For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, the Black Bean and Corn Egg Rolls offer a hearty and flavorful option, while the Chicken and Avocado Egg Rolls introduce a delightful twist with tender chicken, creamy avocado, and a tangy tomatillo salsa.
These Southwest egg rolls are not only bursting with flavor but also incredibly versatile. Serve them as a delectable appetizer at your next party, enjoy them as a quick and easy lunch, or pack them in your lunchbox for a flavorful midday snack. No matter the occasion, these egg rolls are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you reaching for more.
SOUTHWEST EGG ROLLS
Moderately crispy with a rich and creamy filling, these semi-spicy appetizers taste like they've been fried. -Danielle Booth, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 55m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the spinach, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in oil until tender. Stir in the corn, beans and seasonings; heat through. Remove from the heat. Stir in shredded cheese and cream cheese until melted., Position a wonton wrapper with one point toward you. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Place 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides toward center over filling. Roll toward the remaining point. Moisten top corner with water; press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling., Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; lightly coat egg rolls with additional cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICY SOUTHWEST EGG ROLLS
I started out making a southwest eggroll recipe that's on Zaar, but I left out a lot and added a lot and basically changed the whole thing, so here's my version :) *Note: I bake these, but they certainly could be fried in oil also.
Provided by newspapergal
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Add 1 Tbsp vegetable oil to small skillet; preheat to medium-low. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder & salt.
- Rub seasonings mixture onto both sides of both chicken breasts; add chicken breasts to small skillet and cook 7-10 minutes, depending on thickness of your breast - until done, turning at least once.
- While chicken is cooking, dice your vegetables.
- Once chicken is done, remove from heat; set aside.
- Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in large skillet; add diced red bell pepper, diced onion, minced garlic cloves and jalapenos to oil; saute until veggies are soft.
- Once chicken is cool enough to handle, slice into small cubes and add to vegetable mixture.
- Stir in frozen corn and black beans; mix thoroughly. Add cayenne now if you want.
- Turn heat to low, and slowly add cheese. Once cheese has melted, remove skillet from heat.
- To assemble eggrolls:.
- Place eggroll wrappers so that the points are facing north/south. Place about 1 1/2 Tbsp of chicken/veggie mixture into center of wrapper. Spread it out log-shaped from side to side, leaving about 1 inch of the wrapper on each side.
- Fold bottom point over mixture, then fold in each side. Then roll eggroll up remaining wrapper. I usually seal the final point with a brush of water.
- Repeat with each eggroll wrapper.
- When all the eggrolls are wrapped, freeze in a single layer for at least 4 hours and up to 2 months.
- To cook, place frozen eggrolls on a cookie sheet, and bake at 375 degrees for 13-16 minutes.
- I like to dip these in a spicy avocado sauce or salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.4, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 354, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 12.6
SOUTHWEST EGG ROLLS & COOL AVOCADO DIP
A friend of mine made these egg rolls for my birthday treat several years ago. They are the best I have ever eaten.Becky Aylor, Sisters, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 20 egg rolls (1-1/2 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Place 1/4 cup of chicken mixture in the center of one egg roll wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling. Fold sides toward center over filling. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. , Fry egg rolls, a few at a time, for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, combine the dip ingredients. Serve with egg rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
SOUTHWEST-STYLE EGG ROLLS
Corn, black beans, cumin, and Monterey Jack cheese lend Southwestern flavor to these fried egg rolls. They're perfect for parties. Serve with salsa or ranch dressing, or combine equal amounts of salsa and ranch dressing for a different taste.
Provided by MASTR9BALL
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls Egg Roll Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until tender. Stir in spinach, corn, black beans, and lime juice. Season with salt and cumin. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese.
- Place 1/4 cup of filling in the center of each egg roll wrapper. Fold in the sides, and roll egg rolls; dampen the edges with a small amount of water to seal.
- In a large heavy skillet, heat enough vegetable oil to cover egg rolls over medium-high heat. Working in batches, carefully place egg rolls in hot oil, and cook until golden brown. Remove to paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 565 mg, Sugar 1 g
BAKED SOUTHWEST EGG ROLLS
Provided by Steph
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add green onion and red bell pepper and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until soft.
- Add corn, black beans, spinach and jalapeño peppers and cook until heated through.
- Add the chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese.
- Place egg roll wrapper on a flat, clean surface with a corner facing you, and add about 1/4 cup of filling to the center of the wrapper.
- Fold the corner facing you over the filling, tuck in the sides, and finish rolling.
- Place egg rolls on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spray the tops of egg rolls with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 412 kcal, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 1480 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 34 mg
SPICY SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST OMELET EGG ROLLS
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In medium bowl beat together eggs, milk and seasoning. Set aside.2. In 12-inch nonstick skillet cook and stir MORNINGSTAR FARMS Veggie Breakfast Sausage Patties, mushrooms, bell pepper and onions in 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.3. Pour egg mixture over vegetable mixture in hot skillet. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until mixture begins to set on the bottom and around edge. Using spatula gently lift and stir partially cooked eggs so uncooked portions flow underneath. Continue cooking and lifting over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until eggs are cooked through, but still glossy and moist. Remove from heat.4. Spoon about 3/4 cup of vegetable mixture onto each tortilla just below center. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold bottom edge of each tortilla over up and over filling. Fold in sides. Roll up from the bottom, completely enclosing filling. Secure with wooden toothpicks.5. Carefully wipe skillet out with paper towel. Brush with remaining 4 teaspoons oil. Add filled tortillas. Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.6. Remove toothpicks. Diagonally cut each into halves. Serve with Jalapeno-White Cheddar Country Gravy or salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
SOUTHWEST EGG ROLLS MADE LIGHTER
Inspired by my favorite appetizer at the Chili's restaurant chain but these are baked,not fried. Two full egg rolls per person makes a nice dinner for T.V. night. For a dinner party you can also cut them in thick slices sushi-style. These can be frozen before they're cooked or afterwards.
Provided by FLKeysJen
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 24m
Yield 20 Southwestern Eggroll Halves, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine all Dipping Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth; refrigerate.
- Combine all Eggroll Filling ingredients in a bowl.
- Turn on the broiler.
- Assemble 10 eggrolls: spoon a half cup of the mixture into the center of each tortilla; fold in the ends and then roll the tortilla over the mixture very tightly. Hold together with two toothpicks, one through each end.
- Spray a lasagna-type pan with non-fat cooking spray. Spray both sides of the egg rolls with cooking spray as you place them in the pan. You may brush them with olive oil if you prefer.
- Broil for approximately one and a half to two minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Watch very carefully. Do not leave the oven unattended because they cook quickly.
- Remove from pan and slice each eggroll in half.
- Take out the toothpicks and serve with chilled dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 229.7, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 9.8
Tips:
- For a crispy egg roll: Use wonton wrappers and make sure to seal them tightly before frying.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the egg rolls: This will cause them to stick together and not cook evenly.
- Use a high-quality oil for frying: This will help the egg rolls to crisp up nicely and not absorb too much oil.
- Drain the egg rolls on paper towels after frying: This will help to remove excess oil.
- Serve the egg rolls with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular options include sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, and duck sauce.
Conclusion:
These Southwest egg rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying dish that your friends and family will love. So next time you are looking for a fun and flavorful recipe, give these Southwest egg rolls a try!
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