Southwest Egg Rolls Made Lighter Recipes

CHILI'S EGG ROLLS-LIGHTENED UP!!!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine chicken, corn, cheese, chili pepper, and spinach in a microwaveable bowl.
• Heat for 30 seconds in micro.
• Warm tortillas in micro for 15 seconds.
• On a clean, flat surface, lay out tortillas side-by-side.
• Put 1/3 of chicken mix in the center of each tortilla.
• To assemble each roll, fold the left and right sides in so no filling escapes during cooking, and roll up.
• Place all 3 rolls seam side down on a baking pan that has been sprayed.
• Bake 12 minutes, flipping 1/2 way through cooking.
• While eggrolls are in the oven prepare dip.
• Sauce:.
• Combine sour cream, avocado, and dry dip mix in a small bowl until smooth.
• Season to taste with pepper.
• Top dip sauce with tomatoes before serving.
• When eggrolls are done, allow to cool for a few minutes, then cup diagonally.

SPICY SOUTHWEST EGG ROLLS

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.

SOUTHWESTERN EGG ROLLS

Steps:

• Rub 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over chicken breast. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook chicken approximately 5 minutes per side, until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in green onion and red pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until tender.
• Dice chicken and mix into the pan with onion and red pepper. Mix in corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeno peppers, parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until well blended and tender. Remove from heat and stir in Monterey Jack cheese so that it melts.
• Wrap tortillas with a clean, lightly moist cloth. Microwave on high approximately 1 minute, or until hot and pliable.
• Spoon even amounts of the mixture into each tortilla. Fold ends of tortillas, then roll tightly around mixture. Secure with toothpicks. Arrange in a medium dish, cover with plastic, and place in the freezer. Freeze at least 4 hours.
• In a large, deep skillet, heat oil for deep frying to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Deep fry frozen, stuffed tortillas 10 minutes each, or until dark golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN EGG ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in beans, Mexicorn, tomatoes and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., With 1 corner of an egg roll facing you, place 1/3 cup filling just below center of wrapper. (Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling; moisten remaining wrapper edges with water. Fold side corners toward center over filling. Roll up tightly, pressing at tip to seal. Repeat., In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry egg rolls, 2 at a time, 1-2 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with sour cream and guacamole.

SOUTHWEST EGG ROLLS

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.