Description
Delight in the crunch of these Southwest Egg Rolls, bursting with seasoned chicken, black beans, and colorful veggies. They’re an irresistible appetizer that will elevate any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 2 bell peppers, diced (preferably red and yellow)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen)
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- cumin and chili powder to taste
- cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine shredded chicken, bell peppers, and black beans. Cook until heated through.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Place one tortilla flat, add two tablespoons of filling and a sprinkle of cheese in the center. Roll tightly like a burrito.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry each egg roll seam-side down for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll (85g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For an extra kick, add jalapeños or swap black beans for refried beans. Serve with avocado ranch or creamy salsa verde dipping sauces for added flavor.