Tex Mex Egg Rolls With Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce Recipes

TEX-MEX EGG ROLLS WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions, using 1 teaspoon salt.
• Cool completely.
• If using soyrizo, there is no need to brown it.
• If using real meat, now is when you would brown it.
• If using meatless patties or crumbles, you would want to heat them.
• Stir together rice,"sausage", black beans, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Spoon about 1/3 cup rice mixture in center of each egg roll wrapper.
• Fold top corner of wrapper over filling, tucking tip of corner under filling; fold left and right corners over filling.
• Lightly brush remaining corner with egg; tightly roll filled end toward the remaining corner, and gently press to seal.
• Pour oil into heavy Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees F.
• Fry egg rolls, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden.
• Drain on wire rack over paper towels.
• Serve with Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce.
• Garnish, if desired.
• Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce: Process first 5 ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
• Garnish, if desired.
• To freeze: Assemble egg rolls as directed through step 9. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Transfer to a freezer bag, seal, label and freeze.
• To serve: Thaw in fridge or microwave to thaw for about 3 minutes. Fry as directed.
• Note: For a beautiful presentation, cut top from 1 large red bell pepper, reserving top; remove and discard seeds and membrane, leaving pepper intact.
• Arrange bell pepper on a serving plate, and fill with sauce.

TEX MEX EGG ROLLS

Steps:

• Season chicken breast with salt and pepper (on both sides).
• Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done.
• In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil on medium-high heat.
• Add the red pepper and onion and sauté for a few minutes, until tender.
• Cut the cooked chicken into small cubes and add it to the pepper and onion mixture.
• Add the corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeno peppers, parsley, cumin, and salt.
• Cook 5- 10 minutes more, stirring frequently, until everything is heated throughout.
• Remove pan from heat and add the cheese.
• Stir until the cheese is mixed in well and melted.
• Wrap about ten eggroll wrappers in a moist paper towel and microwave on high temperature for about fifteen seconds.
• Spoon approximately two tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center.
• Roll it up like you would a burrito (ends in first, then around the middle), making sure its very tight.
• If desired, place a toothpick in it to hold, then arrange on a plate.
• Cover the plate with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours.
• (or overnight).
• Make the dip by combining all ingredients in a bowl.
• Spoon into container and refrigerate until needed.
• Preheat frying oil to 375 degrees.
• Deep fry the eggrolls in the hot oil for 2-5 minutes, until golden brown.
• Place on a warm plate lined with paper towels to drain.
• Slice each eggroll diagonally and serve with dipping sauce.