Description
Southwest Egg Rolls are a delicious and flavorful appetizer filled with a mix of vegetables, beans, and spices, perfect for family gatherings or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 package egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, bell peppers, green onions, cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface and place a spoonful of the filling in the center.
- Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling and roll it up tightly.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the egg rolls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the egg rolls at 400°F for 20-25 minutes instead of frying.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- These egg rolls can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg