Take-out Tuesday, Southwestern Egg Rolls
These egg rolls are full of vegetables and they’re baked not fried
which makes them a healthy option for a light meal,
side dish or an appetizer
Black beans, corn, green onions, spinach…
you can add green chilies or jalapenos if you want some heat
You can also add cheese if you like,
for a little creaminess and another flavor
Cheddar, Monterey Jack, whatever you want,
even Pimento Cheese
You can also add cooked chicken or pork for a heartier version
Mix the filling ingredients in a bowl
Lay out an egg roll wrapper
and place filling diagonally across the center
Wet the edges by dipping your fingertip in a bowl of water
and apply water to the edges and fold 2 opposite corners
up and over filling
Bring the 3rd corner up to meet the first 2 corners in the middle,
it will look like an envelope
Then roll the wrapper from the bottom into a log enclosing the filling
The wet edges will stick to the wrapper to hold it together
Place rolls on a foil or parchment lined baking sheet
Spray the eggrolls with cooking oil spray.
or brush lightly with olive oil,
and bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes
You could also cook these in an air fryer, time and temp would vary
Some of the cheese did ooze out a bit,
but that just makes them extra ooey, gooey, crispy edged good!
If you’d like a dipping sauce, use guacamole or queso
SOUTHWESTERN EGG ROLLS
Ingredients
- 1 ear fresh corn*
- 1/2-15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 bag fresh spinach**
- 1/2 cup grated cheese*** optional
- 1/2 4 oz can diced green chiles drained or more if you like it spicy
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 6 egg roll wrappers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl mix together corn, beans, spinach, cheese, chiles, onions, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Spoon a good amount of filling onto the wrapper, on the diagonal, slightly below center. Fold sides in and fold bottom over filling and roll tightly. Wet your finger with water and dab a bit on the corner to seal the egg roll. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling, placing them slightly apart on the baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops of the egg rolls with cooking spray and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping them at least once during baking.
- Makes 6 servings, 6 large egg rolls. You can also use won ton wrappers to make smaller ones for appetizers.
Notes
Enjoy as a main dish, side dish or appetizer!
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I like the addition of spinach! I’m focusing on spinach this year, not only more in meals, but growing my own too:@)
I love fresh spinach, I always add it to salads, is it easy to grow?
You had me at baked, not friend! These look tasty!
Thank you Jeanie!
They look very tasty!
Thanks Angie!
Jenna, these egg rolls look yummy! I especially love the idea of adding pimento cheese to them. Thanks for sharing, and I hope you have a most wonderful day!
Thank you Shannon!
I haven’t thought about making egg rolls in a long time! And baking them is a great idea. Once again . . . my kitchen thanks you!
Thank you Leslie Anne!
Love that you baked these and used the Southwestern flavors. Great job!
Thanks Dorothy, just as good as fried!
I appreciate baked – great recipe!
Thanks Mary!
You had me at pimento cheese! This recipe looks fantastic, Jenna. Thanks for posting! Pinning it.
Thanks Ricki Jill, a tasty way to eat your veggies!
Mmm! They sound good with healthy ingredients and cooking style. I do think they would cook up well in an air fryer, but maybe better without the cheese. On the other hand “better without the cheese” sounds like an oxymoron.
haha, thanks Linda!
They sound yummy Jenna and remind me of Southwest Egg Rolls I had at Chili’s years ago! Happy Tuesday ♥
Thanks Mary!
You are not going to believe this… I made eggrolls last night! I made traditional ones… but I will definitely give these a try! I make mine in the air fryer. YUM! These look delicious!
Too funny!! Yes perfect for an air fryer!
Pinned, Jenna! Looks so good!
Thanks Rita!
I could definitely have this for a main dish, Jenna. They look delicious!
Thanks Kitty!
I love the vegetable choices in these – Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – have a wonderful week!
Thanks Helen, corn and black beans are such a good combo!
Ahh I love this twist on egg rolls! They sound absolutely delicious! Perfect for game day weekends 😀
Thanks Tammy, yes great for game day!