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Southwestern Egg Rolls

A southwestern take on a classic fried egg roll
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 people
Calories 431 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Chopping knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Medium-sized pan
  • 1 Large mixing Bowl
  • 1 Tongs (for frying)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package egg roll wrappers *usually 12 in a pack
  • 12 oz. raw chicken breast *ground chicken will work too
  • 1 can black beans (drained)
  • 6 oz. shredded carrots
  • 4 oz. chopped red bell pepper
  • 4 oz. chopped green bell pepper
  • 8 oz. shredded cheese of your choice
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 6 cups vegetable or canola oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook chicken with salt and pepper and chop into small pieces
  • Mix chicken with all veggies, cheese and taco seasoning in bowl
  • Place wonton wrapper in front of you, with one corner pointing towards you
  • Fill with handful of chicken/veggie mix
  • Start to roll wrapper and seal with water
  • Fill medium sized pan with 6-8 cups of oil and bring to med/high heat (high heat will burn egg rolls)
  • Drop egg rolls into oil for 2-3 min and flip over until entire exterior is golden brown
  • Let cool on paper towels (will soak up excess oil)
  • Slice on an angle and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 14gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 5.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.2gTrans Fat: 5.7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 485mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 1.2gCalcium: 160mgIron: 2.1mg
Keyword appetizer, egg roll, southwestern
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