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Chili’s Southwest Eggrolls

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Delightful, crispy eggrolls filled with chicken, black beans, and fresh veggies, served with a creamy avocado ranch dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
  • 1/2 cup corn (canned, thawed, or fresh)
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/4 cup green onions (diced)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup frozen spinach (thawed and chopped)
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
  • 10-12 egg roll wrappers
  • Oil for frying
  • For dipping sauce:
  • 1/2 cup ranch
  • 1 medium ripe avocado (mashed)
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the shredded chicken and sauté until heated through.
  3. Mix in the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green onions, jalapeño, cilantro, and spinach.
  4. Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  6. Take an egg roll wrapper and lay it flat on a clean surface.
  7. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto the center of the wrapper.
  8. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then tuck in the sides.
  9. Roll the wrapper tightly away from you to enclose the filling. Seal the edges with a little water.
  10. Repeat until all the filling is used.
  11. Heat oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat for frying.
  12. Carefully place a few egg rolls in the hot oil at a time.
  13. Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
  14. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  15. For the dipping sauce, combine ranch, mashed avocado, buttermilk, cilantro, lime juice, salt, garlic, and onion powder in a bowl.
  16. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Monitor oil temperature for even cooking.

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